Skywatching

Aurora forecast April 23 — Northern lights remain relatively subdued under quiet geomagnetic conditions

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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.

Auroras

See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look

By Anthony Wood published

The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.

Stargazing

Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space

By Anthony Wood published

Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.

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Spaceflight

Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the design of the new Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan on Oct. 16, 2024.

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

Artemis
Steve Kapala, Jesse Wang, Vlad Link and Laddy Aldridge of the U.S. Navy dive medical team pose aboard the USS John P. Murtha ahead of Artemis 2 recovery operations in the Pacific Ocean.

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

By Samantha Mathewson published

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

Artemis
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launches on its third-ever mission on April 19, 2026.

Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket grounded after launch mishap

By Mike Wall published

The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which failed to deliver a satellite to the proper orbit during its third-ever launch on Sunday (April 19).

Launches & Spacecraft
The logo of NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA Force aims to recruit industry talent to the space agency for relatively short stints. Applications are open now in the wake of the Artemis 2 moon mission.

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Space Exploration
NASA moved the core stage, or the largest section, of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that will launch the crewed Artemis 3 mission in 2027 from the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility to the agency’s Pegasus barge in New Orleans on April 20.

NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)

By Mike Wall published

NASA rolled the Artemis 3 core stage out from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Monday (April 20). The next stop is the launch site: Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference 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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Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis 2 crew’s flyby of the Moon

Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with these amazing photos of our planet from space, from Apollo 8 to Artemis 2

By Chelsea Gohd published

This Earth Day, we reflect on our home planet and look at Earth from space through history.

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Space Photo of the Day

a white-and-orange rocket rolls out of a large hangar at night

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration
SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

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Space Exploration
An image of RCW 36 in which the Milky Way nebula appears like a vast cosmic bird of prey

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026

By Robert Lea published

The Milky Way nebula RCW 36 resembles a stunning cosmic bird of prey in an incredible Very Large Telescope image.

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Entertainment

From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality

By Alan Bradley published

Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.

Space Games

As 'Star Fox Zero' turns 10, here's why the sci-fi rail shooter series deserves a comeback

By Fran Ruiz published

Do a barrel roll!

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Navy pilots have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?

By Leonard David published

How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

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Search for Life
The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

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Search for Life
Artist's illustration of a free-floating "rogue" planet and its Earth-like moon.

No sun, no problem? How life could thrive on moons of starless 'rogue' planets

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Exomoons orbiting rogue planets could host liquid water for billions of years, offering potential habitats for life deep in interstellar space.

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Technology

Our recommended choice as the best beginner mirrorless camera has $400 off, and has just hit its best price of the year at Best Buy

By Paul Brett published

Deals Expert tester Kimberley Lane rated the Sony A7C II as a perfect camera for enthusiasts, which produced impressive astrophotography results without breaking the bank.

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Hand reaches out for one of the best drones

Best drones 2026: Make the most of spring with these high-flying gadgets

By James Abbott last updated

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

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

Best camera drones 2026: Capture stunning shots this spring

By James Abbott last updated

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

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