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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.
A SpaceX rocket just crashed into the moon. Now, the race is on to get a look at the impact site
Early this morning, a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon at seven times the speed of sound. Now, lunar orbiters are trying to get a look at the aftermath.
Curiosity rover spots mysterious honeycombs on Mars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 5, 2026
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted surprising honeycomb-like shapes in the Red Planet soil while exploring a large valley.
Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it?
Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals. How will future astronauts mitigate the health risks?
A 9,000-pound SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon tonight. Will you be able to see it?
While the impact itself probably won't be visible from Earth, observers may have a chance to spot a plume of debris rising above the lunar surface.
ISS astronaut spies a swirling super storm | Space photo of the day for Aug. 4, 2026
From the International Space Station on Aug. 2, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean.
'Significant areas of Mars may have once been covered by water': Scientists find hidden clue in Spirit rover data
A new analysis of NASA's Spirit rover data reveals overlooked traces of crystalline hematite and altered magnetite.
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon this week. Why is it on a collision course?
The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon early Wednesday morning (Aug. 5). Here's what put it on this kamikaze course.
