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A swirling galaxy has swirls of light blue, red, brown, and speckles of stars.

Swirling spiral galaxy will hypnotize you | Space photo of the day for June 10, 2026

Chelsea Gohd published 10 June 26

A new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the Messier 88 (M88) galaxy, also known as NGC 4501, in all of its swirling glory.

Bernhard Riemann in 1863

On this day in space! June 10, 1854: Classic curved space lecture spoken

Hanneke Weitering last updated 10 June 26

On June 10, 1854, Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann gave his classic lecture on curved space.

a cylindrical telescope in space looks at earth, both on a starry black background

NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?

Paul Sutter published 10 June 26

A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.

the sun is partially blocked by the moon during annular solar eclipse and appears as a glowing orange ring of light.

Annular solar eclipse 2027: everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire' on Feb. 6

Jamie Carter published 10 June 26

Here's where and when to see the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse on Feb. 6, 2027

An illustration shows the fabric of spacetime "crystalizing" to birth a critical collapse black hole

Strange 'spacetime crystals' could give birth to tiny black holes

Robert Lea published 10 June 26

Using just a pen and paper, a team of scientists has calculated how space and time could crystallize to form tiny black holes.

A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 June 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

four people pose for a portrait in flight suits — NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronaut crew NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.
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The lensed galaxy MRG-M013 which the JWST used to weigh a distant supermassive black hole — James Webb Space Telescope weighs 'sleeping giant' black hole from 10 billion light-years away — and it's 6 billion times our sun's mass Using the James Webb Space Telescope, and with a little help from Einstein, astronomers have "weighed" a sleeping giant, a dormant supermassive black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away.

The Allen Telescope Array at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory in Northern California. — How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook As Steven Spielberg's alien conspiracy thriller "Disclosure Day" heads to theaters, Space.com talks to the astronomer who has led efforts to make sure any real alien detection will not be kept a secret.
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Two bright planets are shown shining side by side in the night sky above a red cloud on a laptop floating against a deep space background dotted with blue-white stars. — Watch the Jupiter-Venus conjunction unfold live online today The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.

Venus is pictured shining brightly above Jupiter in a black sky. A number of small star-like objects can be seen in a line surrounding Jupiter, representing its four largest Galilean Moons. — Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here's where and when to look Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.

On the left, a view of the sun shooting out plasma. On the right, a tiny Earth surrounded by blue drawn lines representing our planet's magnetic field. — Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.
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A blonde woman in a red dress presenting a weather forecast. — Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.
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Skywatching

Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10

By Joe Rao published 9 June 26

Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.

Panoramic view of Reykjavik in the summertime, Midnight sun. This image is shot using a drone.

Total solar eclipse 2026 — Everything you need to know

By Jamie Carter last updated 9 June 26

Reference When is the next total solar eclipse? On Aug. 12, 2026, totality will come to Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

two bright dots in the night sky

Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It's a symptom of a solar system that supports life on Earth

By Doris Elin Urrutia published 8 June 26

As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.

Spaceflight

'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions

By Chelsea Gohd published 9 June 26

"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."

Space Exploration

Bright green and red auroras are seen over Earth from space.

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 9 June 26

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

Human Spaceflight

NASA's Artemis 3 mission will practice rendezvous and docking operations in Earth orbit, paving the way for a planned moon landing on Artemis 4.

Watch NASA reveal its Artemis 3 astronauts today (and get a live moon program update)

By Mike Wall last updated 9 June 26

On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year.

John McFall stands in a mockup International Space Station module.

This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

By Julian Dossett published 8 June 26

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

Human Spaceflight

A rocket lifts off into the dawn sky, set against purple clouds and a pinkish-orange horizon

SpaceX sets new rocket reuse record with 35th launch of Falcon 9 booster

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 8 June 26

Liftoff occurred at 6:13 a.m. EDT on Monday (June 8).

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth

By Robert Lea published 9 June 26

"This wind is unlike anything on Earth."

a white spiral-shaped cloud of dots of light on a black background

Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?

By Paul Sutter published 9 June 26

Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?

Space Photo of the Day

Bright green and red auroras are seen over Earth from space.

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 9 June 26

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

Human Spaceflight

A large volcano stands out on the coastline nearby a body of water, as seen from above.

Astronaut spots Mount Vesuvius from space | Space photo of the day for June 8, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 8 June 26

"From orbit, volcanoes are some of the most beautiful natural sights."

The night sky over a forest shows a bright galaxy and stars with one streaking meteor through the middle.

Meteor streaks across the sky above big observatory | Space photo of the day for June 5, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 5 June 26

Searing across the night sky, a meteor puts on a spectacular show above Arizona's Kitt Peak National Observatory.

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Entertainment

'Evolution' at 25: A perfect fusion of 'Ghostbusters' and 'Men in Black' that's become a sci-fi comedy classic

By Sergio Pereira published 8 June 26

Pour out a bottle of Head & Shoulders for Ivan Reitman's Evolution on its 25-year anniversary.

Space Movies & Shows

Get ready for the next Pentagon file drop with our essential UFO reading list

By Harry Bennett published 8 June 26

With the next tranche of declassified files from the Pentagon expected any day now, dive deeper into the UFO phenomenon with these 15 books covering its history, impact and possible explanations.

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1) as seen by the Subaru Telescope on December 13, 2025

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not an alien spacecraft: SETI hunt for 'technosignatures' comes up empty

By Mike Wall published 4 June 26

Scientists failed to find radio signals emanating from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, further bolstering its status as a natural object, not one made by aliens.

Search for Life

This image captured during NASA’s Apollo 17 moon mission in December 1972 contains three “dots” in a triangular formation in the lower right quadrant of the lunar sky that is clearly visible upon magnification of the image.

The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release?

By Leonard David published 19 May 26

On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.

Search for Life

This image captured during NASA’s Apollo 17 moon mission in December 1972 contains three “dots” in a triangular formation in the lower right quadrant of the lunar sky that is clearly visible upon magnification of the image.

These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?

By Mike Wall published 18 May 26

Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.

Search for Life

Technology

These four flight unit electrospray thrusters were delivered by MIT Space Propulsion Laboratory to NASA for the upcoming Green Propulsion Dual Mode (GPDM) mission.

Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test

By Elizabeth Howell published 9 June 26

A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first supersonic flight Friday, June 5, 2026, marking the first time the aircraft exceeded the speed of sound

Going supersonic! NASA's X-59 jet breaks sound barrier for the 1st time

By Mike Wall published 5 June 26

NASA's X-59 jet broke the sound barrier for the first time on Friday (June 5), reaching a top speed of about Mach 1.1.

Our choice for the best deep-space viewing telescope — now with $200 off, this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast

By Paul Brett published 3 June 26

Deals Expert tester rated the Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope with an impressive review and it's now at its best price of the year in this early Amazon Prime Day deal.

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