In one week, a total lunar eclipse will produce a “blood moon” visible from much of North America before sunrise on March 3, 2026. Totality lasts about 58 minutes.
A rare planetary parade will be visible tonight after sunset, with six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—seen across the evening sky. Best viewing about an hour after sunset.
Delaware skywatchers can view six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — aligned in the evening sky this weekend, best seen about an hour after sunset.
Scientists in Morocco uncovered fossils of a dagger-toothed mosasaur that lived shortly before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago, revealing thriving marine ecosystems at the end of the dinosaur era.
NASA’s new Mars Global Localization lets the Perseverance rover pinpoint its location onboard in real time, boosting autonomy and expanding exploration across Mars.
Scientists say evidence suggests that Martian volcanoes, especially Hecates Tholus, may have glaciers buried beneath ash and rock, hinting at new sources of ice on Mars.
NASA is advancing plans to detect thousands of previously undetected near-Earth asteroids, expanding planetary defense with new missions and improved sky surveys.
In February 2026, several bright planets will align in a visible “planet parade.” Here’s when and how to watch the celestial event with the naked eye or binoculars.
Astronomers discovered a black hole growing at 13 times the Eddington limit, challenging long-held theories about how fast black holes can accumulate mass.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed Uranus for 17 hours, revealing unusually complex auroras shaped by its tilted axis and off-center magnetic field, offering new insight into ice giant magnetism.
Scientists are considering a high-risk gravitational maneuver to send a spacecraft toward interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, potentially enabling the first close-up study of an object from another star system.
Hubble captures one of the closest baby nebulae to Earth, revealing a young star emerging from dust with glowing jets that illuminate the early stages of stellar formation.
A new multicolor electron microscopy technique allows scientists to visualize proteins and cell structures simultaneously at nanoscale resolution, enhancing insights into cellular organization and disease.
A 125-million-year-old dinosaur fossil reveals porcupine-like spikes along its body, offering rare soft-tissue evidence and new insight into early armored dinosaur evolution.
Scientists detected a temporary lithium spike in Earth’s upper atmosphere following a rocket re-entry, highlighting how modern spaceflight can influence high-altitude atmospheric chemistry.
New research suggests Triceratops’ large nasal cavity may have functioned as a cooling system, helping regulate heat in its massive skull and body.
NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission may miss its March 2026 launch window due to a helium flow issue in the rocket’s upper stage, potentially shifting the crewed flyby mission into April for additional inspection and repair.
On March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse—the Blood Moon—will be visible from many regions. Observers can watch the Moon turn red in pre-dawn or evening skies without special equipment.
A record-breaking Antarctic drill uncovered evidence of an ancient open ocean beneath the ice, offering new insight into past ice retreat and future sea level rise risks.
Space-based solar power aims to harvest constant sunlight in orbit and beam it to Earth, offering a potential path beyond net zero with continuous, emission-free energy.
Scientists are revisiting controlled burning of oil spills, suggesting that under strict conditions, igniting slicks may reduce long-term marine damage despite atmospheric trade-offs.
Scientists propose using a solar Oberth maneuver and Jupiter gravity assist in a spacecraft mission to intercept interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, potentially flying by it decades from now.
Scientists recreated the immediate aftermath of the Big Bang at the LHC, finding that the quark-gluon plasma behaved like a liquid “soup,” helping illuminate the universe’s earliest conditions.
Astronomers have identified a mysterious ultra-high-energy gamma-ray source, LHAASO J2108+5157, with no clear counterpart at other wavelengths, leaving its origin and nature unresolved.