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Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the sun's missing silver
Scientists say the sun has a little more silver than we thought.
Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026
A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.
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.
After nearly 30 years, NASA realized this near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet. The discovery may help us defend the planet some day
Astronomers discovered that a near-Earth asteroid is actually a comet that could help scientists identify more hidden comets and improve planetary defense.
Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026
What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.
New timelapse video shows NASA's Psyche spacecraft zooming by Mars
"We didn't anticipate big discoveries, given how extensively the planet has been studied, but we did complement Mars science with the data we collected through Psyche's unique perspective."
A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact
While getting ready for a camping trip, an amateur astronomer spotted a possible crater. It appears to be a match, pending microscopic results.
50 years after Viking 1's historic Mars landing, NASA is looking to the Red Planet's skies
NASA's Viking 1 mission blazed a crucial trail with its Mars landing on July 20, 1976. Now, half a century later, that trail leads up into the Red Planet's skies.
