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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.
NASA's Perseverance rover spies mysterious 'helmet' on Mars (photo)
The medieval-looking "helmet" is the latest addition to Mars' gallery of odd-shaped rocks.
Satellites watch Tropical Storm Erin take shape over the Atlantic Ocean (video)
Forecasters warn Erin may intensify into the season's first major hurricane within days.
New lunar surface simulator in Colorado puts moon machinery to the test
A large simulated moonscape built by the Colorado School of Mines is open for business, allowing researchers and companies to test their ideas for lunar rovers, landing pads, mining gear and more.
China's moon lander passes key test | Space photo of the day for Aug. 13, 2025
The Chinese lunar lander Lanyue recently passed a test in a simulated moon-like environment.
We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world's oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only.
New Pluto mission could uncover dwarf planet's hidden ocean — if the 'queen of the underworld' gets to fly
A conceptual mission known as "Persephone" could explore Pluto and its moons for 50 years — if it ever gets funded and approved.
What is a blood moon?
Reference It may look spooky, but a blood moon is just a trick of the light.
