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Astronomers detect rare 'free floating' exoplanet 10,000 light-years from Earth
By Charles Q. Choi published
Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.

Nature carves colossal snowman in Siberia | Space photo of the day for Jan. 2, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Do you want to build a snowman?

Full moon names 2026 (and how they came to be)
By Joe Rao last updated
Reference The full moon names for each month, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.

Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the 'great comet' of 2026?
By Jamie Carter published
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.

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.

Space Force shows off snowy new Alaska radar post | Space photo of the day for Jan. 1, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
"I am the watcher on the walls."

The race to mine the moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules
By Jessie Osborne, Adam Urwick published
There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.

Big Bear glows with big stars | Space photo of the day for Dec. 31, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Bears, stars, Battlestar Galactica
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!


