The Moon Will ‘Swallow’ Star Regulus on May 23 — 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…
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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…
EXPLAINER: What is a ‘Pink Moon’—and Why it Won’t Look Pink in the Philippines
The April “Pink Moon” isn’t actually pink. This explainer breaks down its origins and why…
Star Mystery Solved: Astronomers Catch Gamma-Cas Being Slowly “Eaten” by a Hidden Companion
After decades of debate, astronomers have confirmed that Gamma-Cas’ strange X-rays come from a hidden…
Newly Discovered Comet May Become ‘Easter Comet’ Visible in April
Astronomers are tracking Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a newly discovered sungrazer that could brighten dramatically…
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…
‘Green Comet’ C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoś) Nears Earth, May Be Flung Into Interstellar Space
A bright “green comet” roughly the size of a small city is set to make…
Total Lunar Eclipse On March 3 To Light Up Skies Across Pacific Rim
Skywatchers from the Americas to Asia-Pacific will witness a rare celestial event early Tuesday. That…
Astronomers Find First Clues To Origin Of Jet From Iconic M87 Black Hole
Scientists may have identified where the colossal jet blasting out of the supermassive black hole…
FACT CHECK: “Earth Will Lose Gravity For 7 Seconds On August 12, 2026”
A viral social media post has been circulating, claiming that on August 12, 2026, Earth…
Bright Low-Orbit Satellites Are Becoming A Growing Problem For Astronomy
MANILA, Philippines – Bright satellites orbiting close to Earth are increasingly threatening astronomical research, as…
Webb Telescope Shows How ‘Fire-born’ Crystals End Up In Icy Comets
Astronomers may have finally solved a long-standing cosmic mystery: how minerals that require extreme heat…