The March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse amazed skywatchers worldwide. Scientists and amateur astronomers share reactions and photos from the...
Early risers in Arizona are in for a celestial show. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of North America — including Phoenixand...
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope identified three unusual early-universe objects that may be “dark stars”—not dark, and not quite stars—powered by dark matter annihilation,...
NASA’s ESCAPADE mission launched two small, affordable orbiters to Mars on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. Discover how these twin spacecraft will study Mars’ atmosphere, test...
Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in stars or planets. Discover how astronomers traced it to the cosmic web between galaxies using fast radio...
Habitable zone planets: Scientists use the habitable zone to find planets that could host liquid water and life. Learn how planetary atmospheres and geology determine true...
The habitable zone is just the start. Scientists now focus on exoplanet atmospheres to find signs of life beyond Earth. Discover how carbon cycling, greenhouse gases,...
Astronomers are studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare green-glowing visitor with solar-pointing jets and a high carbon dioxide ratio, offering new insights into how comets form...
In July 2025, astronomers detected 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object. While viewed as a comet, Dr. Avi Loeb suggests exploring alternative hypotheses due to its...
Comet Night: Tonight in Phoenix, skywatchers can observe two comets, C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN). Both are visible through binoculars, with Lemmon potentially seen...
