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Did the Viking 2 lander detect marsquakes in 1976?
New analysis shows that 2 possible marsquakes detected by Viking 2 were in the same region as nearly 1,000 others detected by the InSight lander decades later.
November 1, 2026
Sun
Sun news: The day the sun wasn’t done yet
Sun news November 1, 2026: 23 years ago today, Earth caught its breath between Halloween storms. But the sun had bigger blasts in store. Stay tuned!
Human World
November birthstone: Choose from either topaz or citrine
The November birthstone, topaz, comes in lots of colors. It's a much-loved gemstone in jewelry, with myths that date to ancient times. Or choose citrine.
November 1, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for October and November
Visible planets and night sky guide. Halloween is an astronomical holiday! See a video about it here. Tomorrow, watch for the 3rd quarter moon.
October 31, 2026
Space
New dwarf planet discovered by Rubin?
Astronomers using the Rubin Observatory have discovered a new dwarf planet candidate. It lies just beyond the orbit of Pluto.
October 30, 2026
Earth
Ghostly white animals: What’s the cause?
Happy Halloween! They might look ghostly, but white animals are not ghosts. Here's the science behind why some creatures lose their color.
October 30, 2026
Earth
Space
Could the Taurid meteors bring a risk of airbursts in 2026?
A researcher says the Taurid meteor shower could bring an increased risk of an airburst in 2026. But these Halloween fireballs are based on 2 big IFs.
October 30, 2026
Human World
Daylight Time ends Sunday: 7 tips to help you adjust
Daylight Time ends on November 1, 2026. Here are 7 tips from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to help you adjust to the time change.
October 30, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Human World
Halloween is an astronomy holiday. It’s a cross-quarter day
A cross-quarter day falls between an equinox and a solstice. Halloween is the year's 4th cross-quarter day and the spookiest of them all.
October 30, 2026
Today's Image
The Witch Head Nebula rises near Orion on Halloween
The Witch Head Nebula rises near the star Rigel in Orion on Halloween night, but it's too faint to see without a large telescope. It's perfect sight for Halloween.
October 30, 2026
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