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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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.
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.
EXPLAINER: What is a โPink Moonโโand Why it Wonโt Look Pink in the Philippines
The April โPink Moonโ isnโt 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 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.
โGreen Cometโ C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoล) Nears Earth, May Be Flung Into Interstellar Space
A bright โgreen cometโ roughly the size of a small city is set to make its closest approach to Earth next week.ย Scientists say it […]
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 […]
FACT CHECK: โEarth Will Lose Gravity For 7 Seconds On August 12, 2026โ
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 […]
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 โ and this one could shake up the new space race. On only […]
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 wonโt just be the end of a […]
Astronomers Snap Photo of a Growing Giant Planet, WISPIT 2b โ A Baby World Five Times Bigger Than Jupiter
Astronomers have done something incredible โ theyโve actually photographed a new planet in the making. The object, called WISPIT 2b, is what scientists call a […]
NASA Confirms Discovery of Earthโs Temporary โSecond Moonโโa Small Quasi-Satellite to Stay Until 2083
Earth has picked up a new cosmic companion, but scientists say itโs not a true second moon. NASA confirmed that astronomers have identified a small […]