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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.
The weird ringed dwarf planet Quaoar may have an extra moon, astronomers discover
"The profile of the occultation was most consistent with it being a new satellite — a new moon — going around Quaoar."
'Artificial super astronauts': How AI and robotics could help humanity settle Mars
In the not-too-distant future, "artificial astronauts" could fly as actual crew members on human missions to Mars, and elsewhere in space.
You could help NASA track its Artemis 2 astronauts' trip around the moon in 2026
As part of the Artemis 2 astronaut moon mission launching no earlier than 2026, NASA is asking volunteers to test alternative forms of deep-space tracking.
Where is the sun in its current 11-year solar cycle?
Back in 2019, a consortium of scientists predicted August 2025 as the peak of the solar activity cycle. But where are we now?
The race back to the moon: What if China lands its astronauts first?
"The country that lands on the moon first will shape the rules of engagement in space for decades to come."
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching Earth — will it become visible to the naked eye?
The comet will come closest to Earth on Oct. 20. There's hope that it may become bright enough to glimpse with the naked eye.
Juno spacecraft finds auroral 'footprints' of Jupiter's moon Callisto for 1st time
Yes, even Jupiter's moons produce auroras.
