From ancient stargazers to modern-day space scientists, women have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. This crossword celebrates their brilliance, resilience, and astronomical achievements....
Astronomers are gathering in Phoenix this week for the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247), where the latest discoveries from exoplanets, JWST and upcoming space missions will...
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The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies...
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Searches for dark matter particles have come up empty so far, driving theorists to get more creative with their ideas....
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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....
Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin....
Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights....
Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026....
Jared Isaacman said the US will return to the moon under Trump's presidency. NASA/Bill Ingalls Billionaire CEO Jared Isaacman is the 15th administrator of NASA. Isaacman has led and flown on two Space...
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Researchers built autonomous robots the size of salt grains—with onboard computers, sensors, and motors that think and swim independently for months....
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3....
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The night sky is the Christmas gift that just keeps giving....
"I think every astronomer is going to find something of value here, as NASA's missions enable the world to answer fundamental questions about how the universe got its start, and how it changed to even...
The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars....