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Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris
A SpaceX Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke up in low-Earth orbit on March 29, 2026. Will the debris impact Artemis 2 or the International Space Station?
March 31, 2026
Lightning on Jupiter is 100 times more powerful than Earth’s
Researchers using data from the Juno spacecraft have found that lightning on Jupiter can be 100 times more powerful than on Earth, and maybe even much more.
March 31, 2026
Feel awe over these national park timelapse videos
Enjoy 4 national park timelapse videos from Gavin Heffernan. The views include starscapes and landscapes of Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree and Channel Islands.
March 31, 2026
The Big and Little Dipper: How to find them in spring
You can spot the Big and Little Dipper in the northern sky year-round. Follow the Big Dipper’s pointer stars to find Polaris and the Little Dipper.
March 31, 2026
Coma Berenices: See how Leo the Lion lost his tail
Coma Berenices is the constellation of Queen Berenice's Hair. It used to be the tail of Leo the Lion before it became its own constellation.
March 30, 2026
April full moon is the Pink Moon overnight on April 1
The April 2026 full moon – overnight on April 1-2 – is the Pink Moon and will lie near the star Spica in the constellation Virgo.
March 29, 2026
Rubies on Mars? Rover finds fluorescent gems for 1st time
Are there rubies on Mars? NASA's Perseverance rover has found tiny fluorescent gems in pebbles that appear to be rubies or sapphires.
March 29, 2026
Can animals sense earthquakes? Science investigates
For years there have been reports that animals sense earthquakes as they change their behavior before the ground rocks. Science takes a look at this behavior.
March 29, 2026
Lonely Alphard is the brightest star in Hydra
Alphard is the "heart" and brightest star in the constellation Hydra the Water Snake, and it represents a welcome sign of spring for the Northern Hemisphere.
March 29, 2026
A flurry of fireballs! Is there a reason for the uptick?
What's with the flurry of fireballs recently? Europe to Canada and the U.S. all have been reporting them. Is there a reason for the uptick? Results of an investigation here.
March 27, 2026
