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Lights from the city of Moscow reflect off the clouds above, illuminating the night in a bright glow

Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos

By Richard Green published

The rate of human-produced light is increasing in the night sky by as much as 10% per year, making it difficult for astronomers to study the night sky.

Astronomy
The Fermi bubbles are two enormous orbs of gas and cosmic rays that tower over the Milky Way, covering a region roughly as large as the galaxy itself. These giant space bubbles may be fueled by a strong outflow of matter from the center of the Milky Way.

'Ice cube' clouds discovered at the galaxy's center shouldn't exist — and they hint at a recent black hole explosion

By Brandon Specktor published

Twin orbs of superhot plasma at the Milky Way's center known as the "Fermi bubbles" contain inexplicable clouds of cold hydrogen, new research reveals.

Astronomy
a white and black rocket vents oxygen as it sits on the launch pad under a deep blue sky

Falcon 9 rocket launching Amazon satellites on SpaceX’s 100th mission of the year after delays: Watch it live on Aug. 11

By Mike Wall last updated

SpaceX will launch a batch of Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites on Monday (Aug. 11). It will be the 100th liftoff of the year already for Elon Musk's company.

Launches & Spacecraft
a meteorite is seen falling to Earth during a bright sunny day over a mountain range and lake.

On Aug. 10, 1972, an Earth-grazing fireball burst through the sky over North America.

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On this day in space! Aug. 10, 1972: 'Great daylight fireball' zooms over North America

Launches & Spacecraft

August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

By Anthony Wood published

The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

Stargazing
A man wearing a white and blue striped shirt stands next to a white telescope on a tripod as they both look up into a dark blue night sky where a bright dot is seen.

See Saturn and the moon in a stunning close encounter on Aug. 11

By Joe Rao published

Spot Saturn near the moon on Aug. 11! See them with the naked eye and learn what to expect through a telescope.

Stargazing
A jet with green paint floats above Earth in low-Earth orbit

New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight

By Lisa D. Sparks published

A new executive order repeals a 52-year-old ban on commercial supersonic flights, while new technology can make supersonic flight quieter than ever before.

Aerospace
A space capsule makes an ocean splashdown under four orange and white parachutes

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 5 months in space (video)

By Mike Wall last updated

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday (Aug. 9) after living on the International Space Station for nearly five months.

International Space Station
A photo of a book with a red cover that says "The Martians" in tan script

How the Red Planet craze started 120 years ago: Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

In a Q&A interview, author and science writer David Baron discusses the turn-of-the-century Mars craze, which he covers in his new book, "The Martians."

Mars
A four legged robot stands on a reddish brownish surface

'Olympus' the 4-legged robot could help astronauts explore Mars someday (video)

By Samantha Mathewson published

A four-legged robot tested under simulated Martian gravity jumps from wall to wall, demonstrating how future missions could navigate terrain too challenging for today's rovers.

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