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On this day in space! Nov. 1, 1962: Soviet Union launches Mars 1
On Nov. 1, 1962, the Soviet Union launched the Mars 1 spacecraft on a mission to fly by the Red Planet.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
A Flash, a Boom, a New Microbe Habitat
After an asteroid struck Finland long ago, microscopic life colonized the impact site within a few million years, new research reveals.
Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths
Research shows a full moon can modestly affect sleep, but its influence on mental health is much less certain.
Interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS is still full of surprises — an unexpected brightening has scientists baffled
"The reason for 3I’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances, remains unclear."
Satellite images show 'mesovortices' forming around the eye of deadly Hurricane Melissa
Footage from a NOAA satellite taken Oct. 28 shows Melissa’s deadly spin as it moves across the Caribbean.
November full moon 2025: The Beaver supermoon will be the biggest and brightest of the year
November's full Beaver Moon will occur on Nov. 5 and will be the biggest and brightest moon of 2025.
Peering into the eye of Hurricane Melissa | Space photo of the day for Oct. 30, 2025
Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured high-resolution views inside the eye of the powerful Hurricane Melissa.
You won't see interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zoom closest to the sun on Oct. 30 — but these spacecraft will
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest pass to the sun on Oct. 30, and various spacecraft will be watching, seeking clues about the icy wanderer's chemistry and composition.
