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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
How did the infant sun form? Scientists get surprising new insights from 4.6-billion-year-old space dust
"This transition, from a spherical cloud to a protoplanetary disk, is one of the most significant events in all of solar system history."
Scientists watch a comet being born 3 billion miles away
A rare look at a centaur transforming into a comet with coma is providing a missing link in the evolution of small, icy solar system bodies.
2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do
After an 8-year trek to Mercury, BepiColombo will finally split into two spacecraft ready to track down the secrets of the least-explored planet in the inner solar system.
Comet McNaught put on a surprise show this summer: Here's how to spot it before it fades
Comet McNaught brightened dramatically during two outbursts around perihelion as it made a close approach to the sun.
Rocket issues delay 1st-ever private mission to Venus: 'We are awaiting Neutron readiness'
The first-ever private mission to Venus is still groundbound due to delays with its launch vehicle, Rocket Lab's Neutron. But team members remain bullish on the groundbreaking mission.
Astronomers discover mysterious 10-sided cloud structure at Saturn's south pole
A mysterious giant 10-sided pattern of clouds has recently formed around Saturn's south pole, a new study finds.
The moon might be hiding a history of ancient supernova explosions
Scientists have managed to extract the history of supernova explosions in our cosmic backyard from radioactive isotopes found in moon dust.
