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…
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 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…
LOOK UP: Here’s How To Photograph The March 3, 2026 ‘Blood Moon’ Like A Pro — Even With Your Phone
The only total lunar eclipse until 2028 will light up the sky in deep red. Here’s how to time, frame, and shoot it right.
SpaceX Pivots To The Moon: Why Musk Now Sees Lunar “City” As Smarter Step Before Mars
SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk, is dramatically reorienting its long-held interplanetary ambitions. It is shifting its near-term focus from building a human settlement on Mars to establishing what Musk calls a “self-growing city” on the…
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 is if skies are clear early Tuesday morning, March 3, skywatchers will be treated to one of the night sky’s most striking spectacles: a total…
Earth Has Been Seeding The Moon With Its Atmosphere For Billions Of Years — Study
Particles from Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting into space and landing on the Moon for billions of years, according to a new study that reshapes how scientists understand the long-standing relationship between the two celestial bodies. The research suggests that…
Closest supermoon of 2025 to light up night sky
The year’s closest and brightest full moon — known as the Beaver Moon — will rise this week, giving skywatchers around the world a dazzling view of the night sky. The so-called supermoon will occur on Wednesday, November 5, when…
NASA Confirms Discovery of Earth’s Temporary ‘Second Moon’—a Small Quasi-Satellite to Stay Until 2083
Earth has picked up a new cosmic companion, but scientists say it’s not a true second moon. NASA confirmed that astronomers have identified a small asteroid, designated 2025 PN7, that appears to share Earth’s orbit around the Sun. The space…
Moon Meets Jupiter in Stunning Night Sky Conjunction Tonight
Stargazers are in for a celestial treat tonight as the Moon and Jupiter appear side by side in the night sky in a striking astronomical event known as a conjunction. Shortly after sunset, the bright waxing gibbous Moon will rise…
Rare Harvest Supermoon to Illuminate Night Sky — First Supermoon of 2025
Skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as the Harvest Supermoon, the first supermoon of 2025, rises tonight, October 7. The event promises a spectacular display as the Moon appears noticeably larger and brighter than usual, glowing in a warm…
Stargazers in the Philippines Can Catch the “Blood Moon” This Weekend
Stargazers, or just someone who loves gazing at the sky, are in for a treat. A total lunar eclipse—popularly known as a Blood Moon—will be visible across the Philippines this weekend. And yes, you don’t need any special equipment to…
Scientists Say the Moon May Have Been Captured, Not Created
The prevailing theory for decades about the Moon’s formation has been the giant impact hypothesis, which suggests that the Moon was formed from debris ejected after a collision between a Mars-sized planet and the early Earth. However, new research suggests…
