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.
Skywatching
I used the Vaonis Vespera 3 for weeks and here’s who I would recommend it to — full review
I photographed nebulas and star clusters over multiple nights with the Vaonis Vespera 3. It’s one of the most capable smart telescopes I’ve used, but it won’t be for everyone.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! Nov. 12, 2014: European Philae probe lands on Comet 67P, bounced twice and then got lost for nearly 2 years
On Nov. 12, 2014, a European spacecraft named Philae landed on Comet 67P, then bounced twice and got lost. Here's why it mattered.
Pakistani astronaut set to become 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station this month
China will fly its first foreign astronaut on the Shenzhou 24 mission, with a Pakistani pilot set for a roughly week-long stay aboard the Tiangong space station.
Satellite snaps rare birds-eye view of the ISS | Space photo of the day for Nov. 12, 2026
A commercial satellite has spotted the International Space Station, giving us a unique view of the orbiting lab from above.
Science & Astronomy
NASA kick-starts a fresh push to bring Mars samples home
NASA is kickstarting a new initiative for Mars Sample Return (MSR), called the Perseverance Sample Retrieval Architecture.
We can't see Fast Radio Bursts but we can now hear them thanks to a Finnish Cathedral
Fast radio bursts are invisible, but a composer has turned thousands of them into sound at a Finnish cathedral, where a choir will sing along on Nov. 21.
Space Photo of the Day
Hubble Space Telescope reveals glittering stars with mysterious origins | Space photo of the day for Nov. 11, 2026
This dazzling collection of ancient stars could hold clues to the Milky Way's past.
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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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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 2026
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On this day in space!See our daily look at what happened today in space history, from historic launches to astronomical discoveries!
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Search For Life
Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds
By modeling how a planet without life develops its atmosphere, astronomers hope to be able to better distinguish rocky planets without life from those that are inhabited.
Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces
The discovery of surprising molecules of methanol and associated maser activity has expanded the inventory of the chemical starter kit that builds planets in young star systems.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman wants to stay 'open-minded' about UFOs: 'If it's aliens, I think NASA should have a seat at the table'
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena might signal another 'Sputnik Moment' looming on the horizon for the United States.
Technology
A robot just built a structure autonomously in space for the 1st time ever
A robot built part of an antenna in orbit recently, showcasing skills that could potentially allow the assembly of space telescopes and other large structures off Earth.
