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On this day in space: April 15, 2005: NASA Spacecraft Collides with Satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 15, 2005, NASA launched a spacecraft on a mission to rendezvous with a small communications satellite. The launch went according to plan, but the mission ended abruptly when the spacecraft collided with the satellite.

From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland
By Jamie Carter published
Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.

Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split
By Julian Dossett published
Science is messy business. Finding the truth is easier said than done.

Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of March 3, 2026, for observers in North America. We'll be updating this live blog as the event unfolds.

The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world
By Anthony Wood published
From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.
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