You can see Jupiter without a telescope this month
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System. It’s so large, in fact, that even a tiny shift in Jupiter’s orbit could change Earth …
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China is planning to probe Uranus in a unique new way
China has announced new plans for a Uranus probe. The new probe will be a part of China’s Tianwen 4 mission. It’s set to launch …
NASA Dart live stream: How to watch NASA crash its spacecraft into an asteroid
NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid over 6 million miles away from Earth in just a couple of days. The DART test has …
James Webb telescope has a friction problem that NASA needs to fix
James Webb has a mechanical glitch. The super powerful space telescope has only been working through its scientific missions since July when NASA shared Webb’s …
A star’s orbit may have revealed Earth’s nearest black hole
A new study says that a star’s orbit may have revealed Earth’s nearest black hole. Further, the findings by the researchers leading the study could …
Scientists discovered a mineral that’s even stronger than diamond
Scientists have discovered a mineral stronger than a diamond called lonsdaleite. The mineral, which has been theorized about for years, was recently found in Africa …
Ultra-close-up photos show the Sun like you’ve never seen it before
Astronomers have finally captured the first images of the Sun’s chromosphere. The image was made possible thanks to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope. The …
James Webb Telescope captured a stunning image of Neptune you have to see to believe
Neptune is the furthest known planet in our solar system. Because of that distance, getting great views of this ringed planet has been difficult. Now, …
NASA captured audio of a meteorite slamming into Mars
NASA’s InSight Lander is slowly counting down the last of its days. Placed on Mars to study marsquakes and other phenomena on the surface of …
James Webb’s data could be lying to us, scientists warn
The James Webb Space Telescope first began scientific operations in July, with NASA releasing Webb’s first images to raucous applause. What followed, has been a …
Astronomers found a new way to hunt for alien worlds
The hunt for alien worlds is more difficult than it may seem. Without the ability to travel through the cosmos, we’re left to look through …
This stunning photo of Comet Leonard won astronomy photography’s top prize
A spectacular photo of Comet Leonard has defied the odds and taken home the top prize of the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the …
Extra-terrestrial water was discovered in a meteorite for the first time ever
Scientists have discovered extra-terrestrial water in a meteorite for the first time. The meteorite was discovered after it crashed into a driveway in the Gloucestershire …
James Webb’s first photo of Mars reveals new data about the Red Planet
Mars is one of the closest neighboring planets to our own. As such, it has been the center of several studies and astronomical expeditions – …
A long-lost Moon may be responsible for Saturn’s rings
Saturn is one of the most stunning planets in our Solar System. Its beautiful rings make it stand out from just about every other planet …
China approves new space missions to the far side of the Moon
China’s newest Moon mission has been given the green light. The new mission, titled Chang’e 6, will target the far side of our planet’s lunar …
James Webb telescope found a new energy source in space that’s baffling scientists
Scientists have been making a lot of intriguing discoveries with the James Webb space telescope. Webb’s first images gave us a detailed look at the …
A shift in Jupiter’s orbit could have a bizarre impact on Earth
Earth, and every other planet within our Solar System that we know of, orbits the Sun. Beyond our small region of the universe, planets everywhere …
If you had to name a probe for Uranus, what would you call it?
Uranus always seems to be the butt of the joke, but this icy planet is actually one that scientists hope to dive deeper into in …
An asteroid the size of an airplane will buzz past Earth this week
An asteroid over 120 feet in diameter will pass by Earth this week. The asteroid, which is considered a potentially hazardous asteroid, won’t come close …
The Orion Nebula is more beautiful than ever in newest James Webb image
The James Webb space telescope has once more gazed into the bowels of the universe to produce one of the most mesmerizing images the world …
NASA’s awesome updated site lets you explore outer space from home
NASA has updated its Eyes on the Solar System website, allowing space enthusiasts to explore space directly from home. It’s a unique way to get …
This stunning time-lapse of Jupiter’s rotation is made of half a million photos
An astrophotographer has captured an amazing Jupiter time-lapse that showcases the planet’s rotation in spectacular beauty. The time-lapse was captured over the course of three …
James Webb Space Telescope captured photos of a bizarre alien planet
James Webb has spotted a strange alien planet with sand-filled clouds. The exoplanet, which is a brown dwarf, was initially discovered in 2016. It’s known …
This sunspot is so massive that it’s changing how the Sun vibrates
Scientists have discovered two massive sunspots so big that they could change how the Sun vibrates. The sunspots in question are currently on our star’s …
Astronauts’ blood shows startling DNA mutations after visiting space
A new study has shown that astronauts’ blood does experience DNA mutations due to spaceflight. The study, published in Communications Biology in August, looked at …
NASA just shared this dazzling Hubble image of a glittering star cluster
In celebration of Labor Day this year, NASA shared a new Hubble image of a star cluster on Instagram. The image, which features thousands of …
Our first moonbase could be made of inflatable habitats
Humans are finally on track to return to the Moon, and this time space agencies like NASA and the ESA are looking for ways to …
SpaceX mega constellations may hinder planetary defenses, new survey says
Asteroids, comets, and other near-Earth objects (NEOs) pass by our planet daily. Meteors and even some asteroids have impacted our planet, often leaving fiery displays …
Alien tech could be hiding at the bottom of the ocean
Alien tech could be on Earth already. At least, that’s what some astronomers seem to think. Eight years ago, a meteor that astronomers believe was …
