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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
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 2025.

New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life
By Daniel Apai published
The search for life beyond Earth is a holy grail quest for many experts, but finding where to look is a core issue.

Go inside the development of NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope with new 'Cosmic Dawn' documentary
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The film shows never-before-seen footage taken by the JWST film crew as the telescope was being assembled.

Mars settlement and more: Global space leaders will tackle big ideas next week at ISDC 2025
By Samantha Mathewson published
Space visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs and students from around the world are set to gather in Florida next week for this year's International Space Development Conference.

NASA robot digs up simulated moon rocks | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
At the Kennedy Space Center, a new robot shovels up manufactured lunar dust as part of a larger test.

Could we use giant nets to catch spacecraft landing on the moon?
By Julian Dossett published
This novel idea could become an important piece of a future moon economy.

Satellite images show a dramatic decline in Antarctica's emperor penguin population — and it's happening faster than we thought (photos)
By Stefanie Waldek published
One region of the continent saw a 22% decline in emperor penguin numbers over 15 years.

June full moon shines on SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
SpaceX's private Dragon spacecraft was treated to a stunning view in the night sky under June's full moon.
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