Jupiter and Venus looked spectacular in this week's planetary conjunction. Here are our favorite photos
Venus and Jupiter passed close to one another, setting the stage for a captivating planetary photoshoot.
Skywatching
Annular solar eclipse 2027: everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire' on Feb. 6
Here's where and when to see the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse on Feb. 6, 2027
Spaceflight
NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronauts for critical moon lander test flight
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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'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
"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."
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Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026
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.
Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?
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
Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026
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.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?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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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook
If and when SETI discovers alien life, then a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees that once the discovery has been verified, its disclosure will come soon thereafter.
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Technology
Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test
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.
