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Four side by side images of various moon phase in March along with their dates, the full moon is on March 7, the third quarter on March 14, the new moon on March 21 and the first quarter on March 28

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

Hello Tomorrow!

Watch an exclusive clip from the next-to-last episode of 'Hello Tomorrow!' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

We've got an exclusive clip from the 9th episode of Apple TV+'s addictive retro-futuristic sci-fi series "Hello Tomorrow!"

747 airplane dropping a small rocket with the curve of earth within view

Virgin Orbit ceasing operations 'for the foreseeable future:' report

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Orbit is ceasing operations "for the foreseeable future" and laying off about 90% of its workforce, according to CNBC.

an illustration showing Mars rising over the lunar landscape

NASA establishes 'Moon to Mars' office to help get astronauts to Red Planet

By Mike Wall published

NASA has set up a new office to manage the agency's crewed activities at and around the moon and Mars.

a set of three different antennas in varying sizes. they look like white squares of plastic on tripod legs

Amazon's Kuiper satellite constellation will use these sleek antennas to serve you internet

By Rahul Rao published

Amazon has revealed three terminals that customers might use to link up with Project Kuiper, the company's planned satellite internet program.

In this artist's impression of the breadcrumb scenario, autonomous rovers can be seen exploring a lava tube after being deployed by a mother rover that remains at the entrance to maintain contact with an orbiter or a blimp.

Mars cave-exploring robots take inspiration from Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumb trick

By Robert Lea published

The rovers could use communication "breadcrumbs" to keep in touch with the surface as they explore caves, oceans, and lakes on alien worlds.

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a set of three different antennas in varying sizes. they look like white squares of plastic on tripod legs

Amazon's Kuiper satellite constellation will use these sleek antennas to serve you internet

By Rahul Rao published

Amazon has revealed three terminals that customers might use to link up with Project Kuiper, the company's planned satellite internet program.

In this artist's impression of the breadcrumb scenario, autonomous rovers can be seen exploring a lava tube after being deployed by a mother rover that remains at the entrance to maintain contact with an orbiter or a blimp.

Mars cave-exploring robots take inspiration from Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumb trick

By Robert Lea published

The rovers could use communication "breadcrumbs" to keep in touch with the surface as they explore caves, oceans, and lakes on alien worlds.

Spaceflight

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747 airplane dropping a small rocket with the curve of earth within view

Virgin Orbit ceasing operations 'for the foreseeable future:' report

By Mike Wall published

Virgin Orbit is ceasing operations "for the foreseeable future" and laying off about 90% of its workforce, according to CNBC.

an illustration showing Mars rising over the lunar landscape

NASA establishes 'Moon to Mars' office to help get astronauts to Red Planet

By Mike Wall published

NASA has set up a new office to manage the agency's crewed activities at and around the moon and Mars.

Science & Astronomy

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Four side by side images of various moon phase in March along with their dates, the full moon is on March 7, the third quarter on March 14, the new moon on March 21 and the first quarter on March 28

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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The illustration shows a pair of neutron stars orbiting each other very closely, sending gravitational waves pulsing along the skin of space-time.

What are gravitational waves?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference Gravitational waves are tiny ripples in the fabric of time and space that are created by some of the universe's most powerful events such as colliding black holes.

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Graphic illustration showing the layers of Mars against the backdrop of space.

Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.

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a small uncrewed helicopter flies above a sandy planet's surface

Saturn moon Titan could hold the clues to life's origin. This NASA drone could find them

By Josh Dinner published

The Dragonfly rotorcraft-lander will be one of NASA's most diversely capable planetary exploration craft that will be used to search for signs of life on Saturn's moon Titan.

a section of the Martian surface covered in rocks

Artificial intelligence could help hunt for life on Mars and other alien worlds

By Robert Lea published

A newly developed machine-learning tool could help scientists search for signs of life on Mars and other alien worlds.

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The celestron nexstar 4se set up outside in a field

We've discovered the Celestron Nexstar 4SE is now $180 off

By Alexander Cox published

Deal This is a fantastic deal on a telescope we rate as one of the very best on the market.

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An illustration of the night sky on March 29 showing the moon next to the twins of the Gemini constellation, Castor and Pollux.

Spot the half-lit moon between the Gemini twins Castor and Pollux tonight

By Brett Tingley published

On Wednesday (March 29), the gibbous moon will appear alongside the twin stars of the Gemini constellation, Castor and Pollux.

Planetary alignment on Mar. 27, 2023.

Watch a 5 planet parade today with this free telescope livestream

By Brett Tingley published

The Virtual Telescope Project will be streaming "Five Planets at a glance" on March 28, offering a view of this planetary parade from Rome.

Entertainment

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Hello Tomorrow!

Watch an exclusive clip from the next-to-last episode of 'Hello Tomorrow!' (video)

By Jeff Spry published

We've got an exclusive clip from the 9th episode of Apple TV+'s addictive retro-futuristic sci-fi series "Hello Tomorrow!"

Image for 'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 7 begins the build up to the series finale

'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 7 begins the build up to the series finale

By Scott Snowden published

'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 7 contains a few surprises and very obvious moments that make for an enjoyable, very 'Next Generation'-styled installment.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

'Ant-Man' star Paul Rudd quizzes NASA expert on quantum science

By Robert Lea published

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania star Paul Rudd can’t get enough of the quantum realm. Rudd took to YouTube to ask a NASA quantum physicist some big questions.

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Four side by side images of various moon phase in March along with their dates, the full moon is on March 7, the third quarter on March 14, the new moon on March 21 and the first quarter on March 28

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

Reference
The illustration shows a pair of neutron stars orbiting each other very closely, sending gravitational waves pulsing along the skin of space-time.

What are gravitational waves?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference Gravitational waves are tiny ripples in the fabric of time and space that are created by some of the universe's most powerful events such as colliding black holes.

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Star Trek streaming guide: Where to watch the Star Trek movies and TV shows online

By Susan Arendt last updated

Our Star Trek streaming guide will allow you to go boldly where you've never gone before, without getting off your couch.