The Milky Way has a hidden feature you've probably never noticed. Here's how to find it
Summer is the ideal time to look for the Great Rift, a long series of dark dust clouds that appear to split the Milky Way from Cygnus through Sagittarius.
Skywatching
Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
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Spaceflight
On this day in space! July 31, 1971: Apollo 15 astronauts drive on the moon for 1st time
On July 31, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts drove on the moon for the first time. Here's how it happened and why it mattered.
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The US government wants to bypass environmental laws for commercial launches and spacecraft reentries
The FAA, facing a backlog in demand for space missions, is proposing to cut down on environmental reviews to accelerate launches and re-entries.
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SpaceX launches secret US spy satellite from Florida (video)
SpaceX launched a secret reconnaissance mission for the U.S. government early on Thursday morning, July 30, 2026 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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.
Satellites spy penguin poop on Danger Islands | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2026
Researchers used NASA satellite imagery, along with ground observations, to track changes in the diets of penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands.
Space Photo of the Day
Satellites spy penguin poop on Danger Islands | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2026
Researchers used NASA satellite imagery, along with ground observations, to track changes in the diets of penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands.
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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
Are we overlooking signs of alien life that aren't technological or biological? 'Bread would be a signature of intelligence'
Between biosignatures and technosignatures lie noosignatures, and some scientists think they could help us find alien life someday.
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Technology
The Holy Stone HS900 Pro drone is sadly middling and being outcompeted by many other models
Review Holy Stone HS900 Pro offers great features and flight performance but a few elements would benefit from refinement via a firmware update.
