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5 moon myths that still fool people today
There are plenty of myths that surround the moon. Here are 5 of the most popular. How many of these myths have you been led to believe?
March 27, 2026
Strange star mystery solved after 50 years
For 50 years, astronomers have puzzled over a strange star in Cassiopeia bright in X-rays. But new data from XRISM revealed the culprit: a hidden companion.
March 27, 2026
Biggest earthquake in North America 62 years ago today
On Good Friday, March 27, 1964, south-central Alaska heaved under the biggest earthquake recorded in North America, registering a 9.2 on the Richter scale.
March 27, 2026
Astronomers spot 2 planets forming around young star
Astronomers have spotted 2 planets forming in the disk around a young star named WISPIT 2, which resembles a young version of our solar system.
March 26, 2026
Moons of rogue planets habitable for billions of years?
Could moons of rogue planets support life? A new study led by researchers in Germany shows they could, if they have hydrogen atmospheres.
March 26, 2026
Meet Cancer the Crab and its Beehive star cluster
Cancer the Crab is one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac. Learn how to find it in your sky, plus learn about its star cluster, mythology and more.
March 26, 2026
Moon base and Mars! NASA makes exciting announcements
Moon base and Mars mission! NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced them as part of a series of new NASA initiatives on March 24, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Life’s genetic code just discovered in asteroid samples
Scientists found all 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code in asteroid Ryugu. Could these building blocks have formed in space and been delivered to Earth?
March 25, 2026
Meet Vela the Sails in southern skies
Vela the Sails is a constellation that was once part of the large Argo Navis the Ship. You can see it best from the Southern Hemisphere on March evenings.
March 25, 2026
NASA’s new exoplanet mission shows 1st images to the public
NASA's new exoplanet mission - called SPARCS - has taken its 1st light images. It will monitor low-mass stars to see if their planets could be habitable.
March 24, 2026
