Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people

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'Spaceman' director Johan Renck on making a romantic sci-fi fable (exclusive)

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 9:00am
An exclusive interview with "Spaceman" director Johan Renck discussing telepathic alien spiders and hanging Adam Sandler on wires.
Categories: Astronomy

Eclipse seasons: Why the lunar eclipse on March 25 occurs 2 weeks before the total solar eclipse on April 8

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 8:00am
How and why the full 'Worm Moon' aligns for March 25's lunar eclipse and April 8's total solar eclipse.
Categories: Astronomy

How to stay safe during the April 8 solar eclipse

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 6:00am
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. Here's how to stay safe and protect your eyes during the event.
Categories: Astronomy

Massive explosions may be visible on the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 10:00am
The April 8 total solar eclipse may coincide with the sun's explosive peak, meaning it might be possible to spot "giant eruptives," coronal mass ejections and solar flares during totality. Here's what to look for.
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Satellites watch Iceland volcano spew gigantic plume of toxic gas across Europe

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 9:00am
A massive column of sulfur dioxide pumped out by the erupting volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is traveling across northern Europe. Scientists are concerned it could impact the ozone layer.
Categories: Astronomy

Flight attendant becomes 1st Belarusian woman in space on ISS-bound Soyuz launch

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:53am
For the first time, a spacecraft has lifted off with a flight attendant aboard. Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus, Oleg Novitsky of Roscosmos and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson launched on Soyuz MS-25.
Categories: Astronomy

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 103 — Starship's Orbital Feat

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:21am
On Episode 103 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about last week's third test flight of SpaceX's Starship.
Categories: Astronomy

How to give yourself the best chance of clear skies for April 8's solar eclipse

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 8:00am
Everyone is hoping for clear skies for the solar eclipse on April 8. Here we look at past examples of when this didn't work out and how to increase your chances of good eclipse weather.
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX's Dragon capsule docks at ISS on 30th cargo mission for NASA

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 7:26am
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrived at the ISS early Saturday morning (March 23), delivering several thousand pounds of fresh food and research materials to the orbital lab.
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX moves next Starship to pad for testing ahead of 4th flight (photos)

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 6:00am
SpaceX has moved the upper stage of its next Starship vehicle to the pad for testing ahead of a test flight, which could lift off as soon as early May.
Categories: Astronomy