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Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026

By Anthony Wood published 8 April 26

The image captures the glowing ribbon of the galactic plane, where the vast majority of the Milky Way's stars are concentrated.

Artemis 2 moon astronauts capture space history — on their iPhones

By Chelsea Gohd published 8 April 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts are capturing spectacular photos of the moon and Earth on their iPhones in space.

Artemis 2 LIVE: Astronauts cruise toward Earth during Flight Day 8

By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner, Daisy Dobrijevic, Brett Tingley, Monisha Ravisetti, Mike Wall last updated 8 April 26

Wednesday, April 8, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

On this day in space: April 8, 2024: Total solar eclipse darkens the skies over the US

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 8 April 26

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse swept over North America, including the US, Mexico, and parts of Canada.

Galaxy starves its supermassive black hole, loses 95% of its brightness

By Robert Lea published 8 April 26

"It is fascinating that an active galactic nucleus can change its brightness so dramatically over such a short period of time."

'It just made it even more special': Being so far from Earth makes you appreciate our planet even more, Artemis 2 astronaut says

By Mike Wall published 8 April 26

Seeing Earth from space changes your perspective. And this "overview effect" is magnified when you're looking back from beyond the moon, according to Artemis 2's Christina Koch.

Aurora forecast April 8 — Northern lights relatively quiet tonight before speedy solar winds return

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 8 April 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem

By Mike Wall published 7 April 26

"The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank."

'Project Hail Mary' sound designers used surprising animal sounds to create Rocky's musical alien voice (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 7 April 26

'With the sound, we’re trying to paint a picture of what is Rocky's sonic soul.'

Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos

By Mike Wall published 7 April 26

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts chronicled their historic loop around the moon on Monday (April 7) in great detail. Take a look at their stunning images here.