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Solar Cycle 25 is still in max phase, so more aurora-boosting sun storms could be coming
By Meredith Garofalo published
Solar Cycle 25 remains in its maximum phase, and more powerful sun storms are likely to come over the next few months, experts say.
Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts
By Andrew Jones published
The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space.
Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive 'cosmic atlas' map
By Robert Lea published
The "first page" of an incredible cosmic atlas being built by the Euclid Space Telescope has been released. The millions of stars and galaxies represent just 1% of the 3D map the mission will create.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.
NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries
By Joel S. Levine published
Scientists know quite a bit about the surface of Mars from robotic missions, but there are still many unexplored geologic features that could tell researchers more about the solar system’s formation.
Monster black hole is a 'cosmic Michael Myers' killing a star and brutally attacking another
By Robert Lea published
NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has spotted the cosmic serial killer that, like Michael Myers, is back for a sequel, killing a star and attacking a second star with its remains.
Mars orbiters spy 'cryptic terrain' near planet's icy south pole (photos)
By Samantha Mathewson published
Europe's Mars Express and Trace Gas Orbiter missions captured a variety of cryptic surface features poking through melting ice across the Red Planet's south pole as spring hit the region.
James Webb Space Telescope wins 'race against time' to directly observe young exoplanet
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope had to race against time to image a young exoplanet before it disappeared for a decade.
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