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This is the sharpest view ever seen of a black hole's dusty disk
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"Instead of Webb's 6.5-meter diameter, it's like we are observing this region with a 13-meter space telescope."

Sun erupts with powerful X-class flare as huge CME races toward Earth, impact possible within 24 hours
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aurora alert! The colossal solar storm could impact and trigger impressive northern lights.

Astronomers discover an enormous iron bar in the famous Ring Nebula: 'We definitely need to know more'
By Robert Lea published
"One thing popped out as clear as anything, this previously unknown 'bar' of ionized iron atoms, in the middle of the familiar and iconic ring."

Night sky tonight: Try to see a razor-thin moon cut through the eastern sky at sunset
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Aurora forecast Jan. 19 - Northern lights could surge as powerful solar storm approaches
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown gets a release date, bringing roguelite survival action to the Delta Quadrant
By Alan Bradley published
Get stranded in the Delta Quadrant all over again when Star Trek Voyager – Across the Unknown warps in on February 19th.
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