“We Shouldn’t Be Here”: Astronomer Reveals Bizarre 200-Light-Year Structure Pouring Matter Into Milky Way’s Dark Center
IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 Astronomers discovered the Midpoint cloud, a Giant Molecular Cloud spanning 650 trillion miles. 🔭…
Mars rover captures surreal panoramic view — and a “floating” rock sparks intrigue
Since touching down in February 2021, Perseverance has kept peeling back Mars’s geological layers. Under especially clear skies,…
Northern lights may be visible in these 15 states overnight Aug. 19-20
The northern lights could illuminate skies overnight tonight Aug. 19-20, thanks to a fast-moving stream of solar wind…
Hammond takes on chief executive role at spaceport
SAXAVORD Spaceport has announced that Scott Hammond will be its new chief executive following the death of co-founder…
In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield
As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that…
An eclipse expert’s guide to the August 2026 solar blackout
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Perseid meteor shower captured over Durdle Door, Dorset
Josh Dury used clever camera techniques to document the scene as he spent several nights at the Durdle…
Perseid meteor shower captured over Durdle Door, Dorset
Josh Dury used clever camera techniques to document the scene as he spent several nights at the Durdle…
Aurora Alert: Northern Lights might appear in 14 US states this week; when and where to look – Times of India
Aurora Alert: Northern Lights might appear in 14 US states this week; when and where to look Times of…
Herstomonceux Observatory future secured for decade with new lease
The science centre welcomes about 60,000 visitors a year. Dr Matthew Evans, provost of Queen’s University, said: “This…
Where are the Interstellar Objects 1I/’Oumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and 3I/Atlas Headed Now?
In the past decade, astronomers have witnessed three interstellar objects (ISOs) passing through the Solar System. This included…
After recent tests, China appears likely to beat the United States back to the Moon
Ars: Taking the longer view, is the United States or China better positioned (i.e., US spending on defense,…