An abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to crash into the moon, creating a new crater and a towering plume of debris. Scientists say the accidental impact offers a rare real-world experiment to better understand the dangers of space junk as humanity prepares for a new era of lunar exploration.
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Buck Moon, Venus, Scorpion Stars, and Milky Way Glow Over Zamboanga Sibugay This End of July
As July ends, Zamboanga Sibugayโs tropical skies light up with the bright Full Buck Moon, dazzling Venus in the west, the red heart of Scorpius, and the glowing core of the Milky Way. Hereโs what to look for before the month closes.
Philippine Sky in July is Magical! Venus Dances, Meteors Rain, and a Comet Visits โ Look Up!
From Venus shining bright to the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower and a visiting comet, July 2026 delivers one of the best night skies of the year in the Philippines. Dark skies after the New Moon on July 14 are perfect for stargazing.
The Moon Will โSwallowโ Star Regulus on May 23 โ But Only Part of Earth Will Witness the Rare Celestial Disappearance
Skywatchers across the Pacific will witness a rare lunar occultation on May 23 as the moon passes directly in front of Regulus, briefly erasing the bright star from the night sky. Elsewhere, observers will see a dramatic near miss as the moon and star drift closely together through the constellation Leo.
Europeโs Space Rider Figures Out How to Survive the Inferno of Atmospheric Re-Entry
ESAโs experimental Space Rider spacecraft is moving closer to launch after passing critical reentry and landing tests. The reusable orbital vehicle, designed to return experiments and cargo from space, could mark Europeโs first major step into reusable spaceflight technology.
A Lost SpaceX Rocket is About to Crash Into the Moon at 5,400 MPH
A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage that failed to return to Earth after a 2025 lunar mission is now expected to slam into the Moon at 5,400 miles per hour. Astronomers say the impact poses no danger to Earth, but the incident is drawing renewed attention to the growing problem of space debris.
Turns Out โWaiting it Outโ Might Hurt Sperm QualityโHereโs What New Research Says About Male Fertility
A new study challenges long-held advice on male fertility, suggesting that waiting too long between ejaculations may harm sperm qualityโand that timing may matter more than we thought.
Star Mystery Solved: Astronomers Catch Gamma-Cas Being Slowly โEatenโ by a Hidden Companion
After decades of debate, astronomers have confirmed that Gamma-Casโ strange X-rays come from a hidden white dwarf slowly pulling in its material.
Newly Discovered Comet May Become โEaster Cometโ Visible in April
Astronomers are tracking Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a newly discovered sungrazer that could brighten dramatically in early April โ if it survives its fiery brush with the sun.
Worldโs Oldest Rock Art Found In Indonesia: 67,800-Year-Old Hand Stencil Rewrites Human History
Researchers say the Sulawesi cave art predates previous finds by 15,000 years and may link early Indonesians to the first Australians.
LOOK UP: Hereโs How To Photograph The March 3, 2026 โBlood Moonโ Like A Pro โ Even With Your Phone
The only total lunar eclipse until 2028 will light up the sky in deep red. Hereโs how to time, frame, and shoot it right.
Blood Moon Alert: Gear Up To Share Total Lunar Eclipse On March 3, 2026
A total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, will be visible in the Philippines, with nearly an hour of totality and a striking red โblood […]