Skywatching

Beautiful sunset at Ruins Luxor temple and obelisk near Nile river at Luxor city Egypt. A tall structure is backlit from a rising sun.
Where will the 'eclipse of the century' be visible on Aug. 2, 2027?

By Jamie Carter Last updated

A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.

Solar Eclipses
5 amazing lunar sights to explore on International Observe the Moon Night tonight!

By Anthony Wood Published

Grab your telescope and check out these incredible lunar features to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night 2026.

Stargazing
International Observe the Moon Night 2026 shines tonight! Here's how to join in

By Anthony Wood Last updated

International Observe the Moon Night 2026 occurs on Sept. 19 as the lunar disk is well placed for exploring its craters, mountains and ancient lava plains.

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Spaceflight

an illustration of a spacecraft taking on the look of a bright fireball as it falls to its demise into a large gas planet.
On this day in space! Sept. 21, 2003: NASA's Galileo spacecraft at Jupiter ends its mission with a fiery death dive into the gas giant

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On Sept. 21, 2003, NASA's Galileo mission to Jupiter and its moons came to an end. Here's why it mattered for Jupiter exploration.

Space Exploration
Graphic showing the the artemis accords logo above white text reading "the artemis accords", the surface of the moon is seen in the lower portion of the image and a distant Mars peeks out from the surface of the moon.
Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea Last updated

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.

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Luna 16 was launched toward the Moon from a preliminary earth orbit and entered a lunar orbit on September 17, 1970. On September 20, the spacecraft soft landed on the lunar surface in Mare Foecunditatis (the Sea of Fertility) as planned.
On this day in space! Sept. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union's Luna 16 lands on the moon to collect 1st lunar samples to return to Earth

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On Sept. 20, 1970, the Soviet Union's Luna 16 moon probe landed on the moon to retrieve a soil sample and return it to Earth. Here's why it mattered.

Space Exploration
Four different Chinese rockets launched successfully over a 45-hour span from Sept. 15 to Sept. 16, 2026.
China launches 4 different rockets to orbit in 45 hours (video)

By Mike Wall Published

The growing diversity and capability of China's launch sector were on display last week, as the nation launched four different rockets in a 45-hour span.

Launches & Spacecraft
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sept. 19, 2026.
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

By Mike Wall Published

SpaceX continued assembling its Starlink broadband megaconstellation on Saturday (Sept. 19), launching 27 of the satellites from the California coast.

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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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A black and white overhead view of the crater. It really looks like something smashed into it, creating streaks of material flowing outward.
A giant new crater on the moon | Space photo of the day for Sept. 21, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti Published

McGetchin crater formed some time in 2024 and is as wide as two football fields.

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Space Photo of the Day

A black and white overhead view of the crater. It really looks like something smashed into it, creating streaks of material flowing outward.
A giant new crater on the moon | Space photo of the day for Sept. 21, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti Published

McGetchin crater formed some time in 2024 and is as wide as two football fields.

The moon
The members of NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class pose with rock samples collected during their geology training at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico, in May 2026.
Astronauts go to 'summer camp' to train for space | Space photo of the day for Sept. 18, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

NASA's 2025 astronaut candidate class is in the midst of important outdoor training.

Human Spaceflight
NASA's space shuttle Enterprise with cast members from the 'Star Trek' television series.
Star Trek actors welcomed the Space Shuttle Enterprise 50 years ago today | Space photo of the day for Sept. 17, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

This was a seriously iconic lineup.

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Entertainment

40 years later 'ALF' is still the model for relatable alien shows

By Sergio Pereira Published

In 1986, ALF crash-landed on Earth and made his home in our hearts.

Space Movies & Shows
It's your last chance to save $20 on this STEM-friendly Lego Technic Lunar Moon Rover

By Chris McMullen Published

Deals Want your children to learn while they play? Lego has retired this superbly detailed, STEM-friendly Technic Lunar Moon Rover set, but you can still save big if you hurry.

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Microscopic alien technology may be hidden in moon dust, scientists say

By Elizabeth Howell Published

Could we find alien technology embedded in moon dust?

Search for Life
a dark blob seen against a mountainous desert landscape in a monochromatic, grainy photograph
The US government is 'sincere in its efforts to understand UAP', new White House council chair says

By Leonard David Published

The recently created UAP Science Advisory Council recently gathered at a private meeting at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Search for Life
Navy pilots have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
'This is unprecedented': Why the Pentagon's recent UFO file releases are so important

By Leonard David Published

The Pentagon's recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.

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Technology

Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off

By Chris McMullen Published

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.

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Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says

By Mike Wall Published

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.

Aerospace
a simplified illustration of a cube-shaped spacecraft beaming a cone of light onto a lumpy rock
This NASA-funded 'Slingshot' spacecraft idea could map minerals on planets and moons across our solar system

By Elizabeth Howell Published

NASA funded an early-stage concept aiming to show new techniques for mapping minerals on the moon, asteroids or Martian moons.

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