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Perihelion is when there is the shortest distance between Earth and the sun.

Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur?

Tereza Pultarova last updated 15 January 26

Reference Perihelion is the point at which an orbiting body is closest to the sun. The word comes from Greek and literally means around (peri) the sun (helios).

Winter Solstice sunset shows a pink sky behind a lighthouse.

When is the winter solstice and what happens?

Robert Lea last updated 15 January 26

Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

UHZ1, a record breaking galaxy 13.2 billion light-years away, seen when the universe was only 3% of its current age harboring a supermassive black hole that could not have possibly been seeded even by regular stars

What are 'dark' stars? Scientists think they could explain 3 big mysteries in the universe

Robert Lea published 15 January 26

"This is a structure we've never seen before, so it could be a new class of dark object."

a large barge approaches a white cone-shaped capsule in the ocean

ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts safely back on Earth

Tariq Malik, Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 15 January 26

NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts. Here's the latest news.

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Night sky tonight: See the razor thin crescent moon low on the horizon at dawn

Jamie Carter last updated 15 January 26

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

a large barge approaches a white cone-shaped capsule in the ocean

SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth after 1st-ever medical evacuation of ISS

Mike Wall published 15 January 26

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission splashed down safely today (Jan. 15) after the first-ever medical evacuation of the International Space Station.

a large barge approaches a white cone-shaped capsule in the ocean — SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth after 1st-ever medical evacuation of ISS The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission splashed down safely today (Jan. 15) after the first-ever medical evacuation of the International Space Station.

A deep space image showing the glow of stars and galaxies against a black background along with little red dots throughout the image. — James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious 'little red dots' may be black holes in disguise "If they were purely made up of stars, they would be the densest galaxies in the universe."

A grayscale side view of an image of the brain with patches of darker and lighter gray areas — 'Backward and upward and tilted': Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift inside their skulls Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.

A computer modeled image of a red crater filled with blue-gray water. — How Mars' ancient lakes grew shields of ice to stay warm as the Red Planet froze The findings potentially solve the paradox of how liquid water seems to have persisted on Mars even when the climate grew too cold.

The young galaxy GS-10578 as seen by the JWST which was starved to death by its supermassive black hole — 'Death by a thousand cuts': James Webb Space Telescope figures out how black hole murdered Pablo's Galaxy "It points to a slow starvation rather than a single dramatic death blow."

A split image showing a male sci-fi character wearing a crisp uniform (played by Robert Picardo), and a female alien character in a red uniform (played by Gina Yashere) — 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Robert Picardo and Gina Yashere on embracing the legacy of their roles in latest Trek show (interview) "It's hopeful about the future, and we need that optimistic enthusiasm right now."

With Starfleet Academy beaming up to small screens and season four of Strange New Worlds later in the year, 2026 is a big year for Star Trek and you can save 37% on an annual subscription to Paramount Plus 2026 sees Starfleet Academy and a new season of Strange New Worlds enter the Star Trek universe, so now is the time to save big on Paramount Plus and a VPN.

Skywatching

Aurora forecast Jan. 15 - Northern lights confined to high latitudes tonight but activity could pick up over the weekend

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 15 January 26

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.

Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 January 26

Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2025. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

during a total solar eclipse the sun appears as a dark spot with bright white light beaming out from behind. A series of phases surround the main eclipse image, showing the moon take a progressively bigger "bite" out of the sun.

What is a solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 January 26

Reference A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the type of solar eclipses here.

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Massive supernova explosion may have created a binary black hole
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'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Robert Picardo and Gina Yashere on embracing the legacy of their roles in latest Trek show (interview)
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Starlink satellites lift off on SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (video)

Spaceflight

SpaceX's Crew-11 Crew Dragon capsule, named Endeavour, is seen shortly after undocking from the International Space Station on Jan. 14, 2026.

Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (video)

By Josh Dinner last updated 14 January 26

SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab, and you can watch it live.

International Space Station

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Starlink satellites lift off on SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 14 January 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft

An artist's impression of the descent and landing sequence of ESA's Huygens probe onto the surface of Titan. The Jan. 14, 2005 landing was the culmination of a 22-year process of planning, organizing and cooperation between ESA and NASA.

On this day in space: Jan. 14, 2005: Huygens probe lands on Saturn's moon Titan

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 14 January 26

On January 14, 2005, a spacecraft landed on one of Saturn's moons!

Space Exploration

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Space calendar 2026: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 14 January 26

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2026 with our space calendar.

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 14 January 26

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 15 January 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

The supernova SN 2022esa as seen by the Subaru telescope. Was this a precursor to a binary black holes

Massive supernova explosion may have created a binary black hole

By Robert Lea published 14 January 26

"Our study provides a new direction to understand the whole evolutionary history of massive stars toward the formation of black hole binaries."

Space Photo of the Day

Satellite sees snowy Greenland peaks from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 14, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 14 January 26

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Entertainment

An alien male confronts a blonde starship captain

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter on beaming into the storied sci-fi franchise (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 13 January 26

'It felt really warm and welcoming. It was a lovely atmosphere the whole time.'

Space Movies & Shows

'Stranger Things' and 5 other places Einstein-Rosen Bridges have wormed their way into sci-fi

By Richard Edwards published 12 January 26

From the Upside Down through the Devil's Anus and beyond. Here are 6 times these theoretical wormholes turned up in sci-fi shows and movies.

Space Movies & Shows

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Search For Life

An illustration of three different space telescopes, with various solar panel arrangements, over a colorful space background with red and green dust and stars

NASA funds new tech for upcoming 'Super Hubble' to search for alien life: 'We intend to move with urgency'

By Josh Dinner published 12 January 26

The observatory will combine tech from NASA's most powerful space telescopes.

Search for Life

A submarine below the thick icy crust of Jupiter's Moon Europa would experience about the same pressure as a vehicle in the hadal zone.

Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life

By Keith Cooper published 9 January 26

New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean.

Search for Life

A close up of Earth in space

How did life begin on Earth? New experiments support 'RNA world' hypothesis

By Keith Cooper published 5 January 26

The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have used RNA instead of DNA.

Search for Life

Technology

DJI Neo 2 in flight over tarmnac

DJI Neo 2 drone review

By James Abbott published 15 January 26

Review The DJI Neo 2 delivers improved image quality alongside Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance and many other new and impressive features.

The best star projectors in front of a purple and blue background with concentric circles.

Best star projectors under $100: Top value in 2026

By Chris McMullen last updated 13 January 26

The best star projectors under $100 are rarely beaten on quality and never beaten on price: These are the best options on the market.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro one of the best camera drones in flight.

Best camera drones 2026: Take your aerial photos and videos to the next level

By James Abbott last updated 9 January 26

Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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