Spaceflight

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Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry,' stars in Goodnites campaign film

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

Human Spaceflight
A view of a white module with the Indian flag painted on the side.

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027

By Josh Dinner published

India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin later this year.

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Science & Astronomy

Night sky map

New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend

By Jesse Emspak published

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.

The moon
An image of Mars

Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible

By Victoria Corless published

Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.

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Meet the team

Search For Life

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

By Jessica Rendall published

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

Search for Life

Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplanet.

Search for Life
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The pursuit of truths: A letter on the boy who cried aliens (op-ed)

By Darryl Seligman, Adina Feinstein published

As scientists, we must not forget our collective direction: the pursuit of truths and our responsibility to share these truths — and only these truths — with humanity.

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Skywatching

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates

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.

Auroras
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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

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.

Stargazing

I went to STARMUS La Palma for science and music — I came back in love

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

On a volcanic island under some of the darkest skies on Earth, I rediscovered the night sky and came home with a new view of our universe.

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Entertainment

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'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' producer talks bringing back Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane for Disney+ series (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

'They are undoubtedly villains. They murder people in cold blood.'

Space Movies & Shows
a toy astronaut figure is rendered working on the moon with a rover and antenna

Playmobil, ESA partner on toy starter pack for a space mission on the moon

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

They have taken them to space (for real) and advised on their futuristic Mars vehicles. Now the European Space Agency is partnering again with Playmobil to explore the moon.

Space Toys & Lego

The face looks familiar, but who's the other Time Lord in 'Doctor Who: The Story & the Engine'?

By Richard Edwards published

A brief flashback in this Nigeria-set episode dives deep into the Doctor's past.

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References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

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Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

Reference
Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2025: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

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