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Watch 2 fiery blasts erupt from the sun — is Earth in the danger zone? (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Two colossal plasma fountains tore away from the sun in a breathtaking double blast, one of the most impressive eruptions this solar cycle.

Reining in the sun: Venus, Earth and Jupiter may work together to reduce the risk of extreme solar storms
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Tidal forces from Earth, Venus and Jupiter may help keep the sun calm, reducing the risk of powerful solar storms that threaten Earth, a new study suggests.

Curiosity rover images 3 intersecting Mars ridges | Space photo of the day for Aug. 21, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
As part of its exploration of Mars's boxwork landscape, Curiosity found itself in a fork-in-the-road

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

What is a blood moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, turns the moon red — here's what causes it and when to see the next one

Test your true terrestrial trivia with our Earth quiz!
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will explore the science behind the scenery, the facts behind the familiar, and the wonders that make Earth a living planet.

South Korea's K-RadCube radiation satellite will hitch a ride on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission
By Andrew Jones published
South Korea's K-RadCube satellite has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its launch toward the moon on the Artemis 2 mission next year.

Scientists find tiny new moon around Uranus with the James Webb Space Telescope (photos, video)
By Brett Tingley published
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a newfound moon orbiting icy Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun.

Fly through the eye of Hurricane Erin and see the powerful storm from space (video)
By Meredith Garofalo published
Take a flight with us to see Hurricane Erin through the eyes of NOAA satellites and the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters.

'Devil Comet' contains 'strongest evidence yet' that comets delivered water to Earth
By Stefanie Waldek published
While observing the Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with ALMA and NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility, researchers determined that the comet's water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth.
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