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…
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…
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 skywatchers in the Philippines see a normal full moon.
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 white dwarf slowly pulling in its material.
‘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 its closest approach to Earth next week. Scientists say it may eventually be ejected from the solar system — never to return. The comet, officially…
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 at the center of galaxy Messier 87 begins, offering new clues to one of the universe’s most extreme phenomena. The black hole, known as M87*,…
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 will lose gravity for seven seconds, and that NASA is secretly preparing for the event. The post often mentions supposed “leaked documents” and sensationalizes the…
Blue Origin Just Pulled Off a Wild Space Double: Mars Mission + Rocket Landing at Sea
Blue Origin with its New Glenn rocket just scored another big win — and this one could shake up the new space race. On only its second-ever flight, New Glenn launched NASA’s ESCAPADE mission toward Mars and then nailed a…
When the International Space Station Falls, What Will We Really Lose?
When the International Space Station (ISS) makes its final fiery dive into the Pacific Ocean in 2030, it won’t just be the end of a spacecraft — it’ll be the end of an era. For 30 years, this orbiting laboratory…
Astronomers Snap Photo of a Growing Giant Planet, WISPIT 2b — A Baby World Five Times Bigger Than Jupiter
Astronomers have done something incredible — they’ve actually photographed a new planet in the making. The object, called WISPIT 2b, is what scientists call a protoplanet — a young, still-forming world that’s gathering material from the cloud of gas and…
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…
