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This Canadian crater looks like marbled meat | Space photo of the day for Jan. 6, 2026
The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the "eye of Quebec."
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn't an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. 'In the end, there were no surprises.'
Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.
China's next moonshot: Chang'e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year
China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.
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.
Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026
Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.
Nature carves colossal snowman in Siberia | Space photo of the day for Jan. 2, 2026
Do you want to build a snowman?
Full moon names 2026 (and how they came to be)
Reference The full moon names for each month, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.
Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the 'great comet' of 2026?
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.
