Satellites spy rare explosion of color in Australian desert | Space photo of the day for Sept. 24, 2026
A spectacular wildflower bloom has transformed parts of Western Australia's normally arid landscape following months of unusually wet weather.
Skywatching
Happy first day of fall! Astronomical autumn arrives in the Northern Hemisphere today
The September equinox arrives today, triggering the start of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
Spaceflight
SpaceX stacks massive Starship rocket ahead of 1st orbital launch attempt (video)
SpaceX has assembled the giant Starship on the launch pad at its Starbase, Texas, facility, and is progressing toward the rocket’s first launch to orbit.
On this day in space! Sept. 23, 1962: 'The Jetsons' launches on ABC to create a cartoon vision of our space future
On Sept. 23, 1962, "The Jetsons" first debuted on ABC to bring a vision of family life in the future to TV screens around the world. Here's why it mattered.
SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA now set for Oct. 1 after delay
SpaceX's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station is now scheduled to launch on Oct. 1, nearly three weeks after the original target date of Sept. 12.
Could warp drives ever be possible?
Although warp drives have long been considered to be exclusively a fictional idea, a growing number of physicists have begun to wonder in recent decades if they might really be possible.
On this day in space! Sept. 22, 2006: Japan launches Hinode solar observatory to study the sun's magnetic field like never before
On Sept. 22, 2006, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency launched a sun-observing satellite called Hinode to study the sun's magnetic field. Here's why it mattered.
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.
James Webb Space Telescope finds water near our nearest supermassive black hole | Space photo of the day for Sept. 23, 2026
Things are weird near our galaxy's black hole.
Space Photo of the Day
James Webb Space Telescope finds water near our nearest supermassive black hole | Space photo of the day for Sept. 23, 2026
Things are weird near our galaxy's black hole.
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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
Microscopic alien technology may be hidden in moon dust, scientists say
Could we find alien technology embedded in moon dust?
Technology
Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off
Deals Looking for quality binoculars but don't want to spend a fortune? Our expert gave Nikon's M7 range our maximum rating and now the 10x42 model is the cheapest it's been in a long time.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says
The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
