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A lit up cityscape at night, with various tall towers looking over smaller industrial buildings, with a waterfront in front of the city.

Stargazing in the city: what you can (and can't) see at night

Anthony Wood published 28 January 26

A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.

A white space shuttle and red launch system fire into a blue sky with dark birds and smoke mixing beneath them on the launch pad.

On this day in space: Jan. 28, 1986: Space Shuttle Challenger explodes after launch

Hanneke Weitering last updated 28 January 26

On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing the seven crewmembers on board.

A vertical building is lit up in red, white and blue colors with the numbers 250 on it from top to bottom next to a white illuminated building with columns against a dark night sky.

America's 250th lights up Washington Monument | Space photo of the day for Jan. 28, 2026

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 28 January 26

A 250th anniversary only comes once in a lifetime.

a white jet on a tarmac

NASA research jet makes fiery 'wheels-up landing' after experiencing mechanical issue (video)

Brett Tingley published 28 January 26

One of NASA's high-altitude WB-57 research jet made a fiery wheels-up landing on Tuesday (Jan. 27) after a mechanical issue prevented it from lowering its landing gear.

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?

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 28 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.

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2023 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

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

Space.com last updated 28 January 26

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

A white space shuttle and red launch system fire into a blue sky with dark birds and smoke mixing beneath them on the launch pad. — 40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.

The Artemis 2 crew poses in front of an Orion simulator Jan. 23, 2026 at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. From left: Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen and Victor Glover. — Artemis 2 astronauts enter quarantine ahead of historic NASA moon launch The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission went into quarantine on Jan. 23, keeping everything on track for a possible launch in early February.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the GPS III-SV09 satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida on Jan. 27, 2026. — SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force (photos) SpaceX launched an advanced, jam-resistant GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida on Tuesday night (Jan. 27).

An artist's impression of an asteroid fragmenting into multiple chunks. The chunks come from a glowing light to the left of the image — Venus may get a huge meteor shower this July, thanks to a long-ago asteroid breakup This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially sparking an impressive meteor shower.

A silvery waxing moon is shown to the right of a two-panel image with most of its right side illuminated by sunlight against a black sky, leaving only a small crescent wreathed in impenetrable shadow. Dark lunar seas and craters can be seen marking the lunar surface. A collection of blue-white stars are pictured to the left, surrounded by a diffuse blue glow against the dimmer starfield beyond, which is threaded with wispy clouds. — See the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades swim in the light of a waxing moon at sunset tonight The moon will be closest to the Pleiades in the hours following sunset.

NASA moves critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket up to Jan. 31 The SLS wet dress rehearsal is the rocket's last major hurdle before launch.

A large gray plane rolls on a runway with a man wearing army fatigues waving it forward — NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft What role will F-15 jets play in the future of supersonic flight?

Skywatching

Carson VX 12x50 binocular review

By Matt Morris published 28 January 26

Review The Carson VX 12x50 binoculars are capable of crisp star imagery with their 50mm objective lens and 12x magnification.

The Milky Way stretches across the sky and a bright Eta Aquarid meteor streaks across the center. Below is the top of Mount Bromo surrounded by clouds.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026: Where, when and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 28 January 26

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

You can't see a black moon but this image shows a very slim crescent of a slightly illuminated moon visible in the days following a black moon.

Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur?

By Joe Rao last updated 28 January 26

Reference A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

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NASA research jet makes fiery 'wheels-up landing' after experiencing mechanical issue (video)
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40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine

Spaceflight

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated 27 January 26

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

An orange and white rocket is held vertically by scaffolding on a launch pad.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad with this 24-hour livestream

By Elizabeth Howell published 27 January 26

The Artemis 2 moon mission's SLS rocket is on the pad at Kennedy Space Center for testing ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch, and you can watch it 24/7 via this livestream.

Human Spaceflight

A sunset showing the black curve of the Earth with a golden band of light just above and a blue band of light above that

Astronaut sees sunset from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 27, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 27 January 26

The views of the setting sun are just as spectacular from space as they are on Earth.

International Space Station

NASA rolls out the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17, 2026.

NASA to fly piece of Wright Brothers' plane on Artemis 2 moon mission

By Mike Wall published 26 January 26

The Artemis 2 moon mission will send a swatch from the famous Wright Flyer, along with a number of other aerospace artifacts, when it launches in the coming weeks.

Human Spaceflight

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches 27 Amazon Leo internet satellites on Dec. 16, 2025.

Amazon's internet-beaming satellites are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, study finds

By Tereza Pultarova published 25 January 26

The satellites in Amazon's new internet-beaming megaconstellation in low Earth orbit are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, a study has found.

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 28 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.

Protoplanetary disks seen by ALMA as part of the ARKS project

Astronomers discover the 'growing pains' of teenage exoplanets

By Robert Lea published 27 January 26

"We've often seen the 'baby pictures' of planets forming, but until now, the 'teenage years' have been a missing link."

Space Photo of the Day

Astronaut sees sunset from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 27, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 27 January 26

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Entertainment

Screenshot from 'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' showing Darth Maul with his dual-sided lightsaber.

The coolest character in all of Star Wars returns with his own Disney+ show in April — check out the gorgeous 1st trailer (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 27 January 26

The next Star Wars show from Lucasfilm Animation sees the fallen Sith lord build a criminal empire right under the Empire's nose.

Space Movies & Shows

Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket

Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket review

By Kim Snaith published 27 January 26

The Lego Technic NASA Artemis has a few nifty tricks up its sleeve.

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Search For Life

Two black and yellow bees sit opposite each other on a purple flower with tall stringy petals with a green background behind them.

Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?

By Andrew Greentree, Adrian Dyer, Scarlett Howard published 24 January 26

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

Search for Life

artist's impression of a pulsar ejecting vast pulses of radiation.

Astronomers searching for alien life are sharpening our cosmic clocks. Here's why

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 16 January 26

Tiny delays in pulsar signals measured by SETI scientists could aid the search for gravitational waves and extraterrestrial life.

Search for Life

Images from the SETI@home project, including a screenshot of the SETI@home data and a man looking at a large computer with the same screen

This SETI program is chasing down its final 100 signals. Could one of them be from aliens?

By Keith Cooper published 15 January 26

SETI@home has been one of the largest citizen science projects ever, with millions of users around the world.

Search for Life

Technology

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 21 January 26

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

The best drone deals 2026: Save big and fly high

By Alexander Cox last updated 20 January 26

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Best beginner drones being flown by a child

Best beginner drones 2026: Take to the skies for the first time

By James Abbott last updated 20 January 26

Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

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