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'Voidverse' is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from 'The OA's' Damien Ober (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 18 May 26

'For the atmosphere and world of 'Voidverse' to work, I needed the characters and the prose to meld with the setting.'

Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way for 'Star Wars'

By Sergio Pereira published 18 May 26

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' should not have been a theatrical release… and it maybe shouldn't exist at all

Northern lights may be visible in several US states tonight as 3 CMEs race toward Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 May 26

Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it

By Josh Dinner published 18 May 26

A new NASA video shows the Artemis 2 Orion capsule's separation from its service module just before the spacecraft slammed into Earth's atmosphere on April 10, 2026.

Artemis 2 moon astronauts snap gorgeous shot of swirling stars | Space photo of the day for May 18, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 18 May 26

What a view from the Orion capsule.

Manhattanhenge 2026 is coming this month: Here's when and where to see the sunset spectacle

By Joe Rao published 18 May 26

Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.

These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?

By Mike Wall published 18 May 26

Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' finally has a Disney+ release date, but you'll have to wait a while longer

By Jeff Spry published 18 May 26

Director James Cameron's third chapter in the blockbuster sci-fi franchise lands June 24

SpaceX Starlink and other satellite megaconstellations are creating an 'unregulated geoengineering experiment', scientists say

By Tereza Pultarova published 18 May 26

The space industry's plans to launch millions of satellites worry scientists as the rise in high-altitude air pollution threatens to alter Earth's climate.

I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrong

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 May 26

Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.