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'It shouldn't survive': Astronomers discover dust on an epic journey far beyond its galaxy

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"Webb was the key that made it happen."

James Webb Space Telescope
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On this day in space! Sept. 7, 1995: STS-69 Endeavour launches on NASA's 100th crewed mission

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On Sept. 7, 1995, the space shuttle Endeavour launched on mission STS-69.

Launches & Spacecraft

Total lunar eclipse September 2025: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

Lunar Eclipses

Total lunar eclipse will paint the full moon blood red for over 7 billion skywatchers tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 delivers a long, blood-red moon.

Lunar Eclipses
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Saturn and the moon take a sunset stroll on Sept. 8: Here's how to see it

By Anthony Wood published

The ringed gas giant Saturn will be less than 5 degrees from the lunar disk at sunset on Sept. 8.

Stargazing

Where to see today's blood moon lunar eclipse

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The September 2025 total lunar eclipse will bring a blood-red moon to skies across Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe — if you know where to look.

Lunar Eclipses

What time is today's blood moon total lunar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across Asia and Europe overnight on Sept. 7-8. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.

Lunar Eclipses
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Watch today's blood moon total lunar eclipse free online with these livestreams (video)

By Anthony Wood last updated

How to watch the Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse live from the comfort of your home.

Lunar Eclipses
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What to expect during today's 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse

By Anthony Wood last updated

The Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse will be visible to over 7 billion people in Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe.

Lunar Eclipses
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink internet broadband satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

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