The night sky is changing this August — here’s which planets to watch
Venus dominates the evening sky throughout August, but early risers have a special treat too, as Mercury and…
APOD: 2026 July 31 – NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad
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It Took a Century, but Astronomers Imaged Betelgeuse’s Companion
Most of us are familiar with Betelgeuse (also known as alpha Orionis), the bright shoulder star in the…
Strange gamma rays could reveal how stars forge heavy elements
Researchers led by scientists at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, have identified the source of…
An abandoned SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the Moon. Here’s why that’s a problem
In the early hours of August 5 (UTC), an abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to slam into…
Autonomous Moon excavation system targets future base construction
Before permanent lunar bases become possible, someone has to level the ground. Preparing the Moon for a sustained…
K2 Space raises $500 million for commercial, defense satellite expansion
WASHINGTON — K2 Space has raised $500 million in new funding, more than doubling its valuation in seven…
The Roman telescope is nearing launch on a historic mission
The telescope focuses on studying dark energyA new step in the journey of space exploration Washington, DC –…
Billionaire Bill Ackman Called SpaceX’s Starlink a “Near Monopoly” in Global Satellite Internet, But Said He Won’t Buy the Stock.
Billionaire Bill Ackman made most of his fortune running his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital Management. And like…
Mercury’s Weak Magnetic Field Periodically Traps Solar Wind
The planet Mercury is the first planet from the Sun but also one shrouded in mystery. This is…
Total solar eclipse will plunge parts of Europe into darkness on 12 August 2026 | Ukraine news
A narrow lunar shadow will sweep across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain on 12 August. Expect only minutes…
Solar eclipse on August 12 will sweep across Iceland, Spain, and Greenland
A total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, marking the first time…