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Heart of our Milky Way revealed in new radio image
Astronomers used powerful radio telescopes to build an unprecedentedly detailed view of cold molecular gases in the center of the Milky Way.
March 4, 2026
Atmosphere of Uranus revealed in new 3D Webb observations
The James Webb Space Telescope has mapped the upper atmosphere of Uranus for the 1st time. It found new clues about Uranus' ionosphere and powerful auroras.
March 4, 2026
One of the biggest stars in the universe might be ready to explode
One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode. The star WOH G64 in a nearby galaxy showed a dramatic change in 2014.
March 3, 2026
Rubin Observatory launches real-time alert system
The Rubin Observatory is sending out real-time alerts of its discoveries. These alerts include objects such as newly discovered supernovas, asteroids and more.
March 3, 2026
Lunar eclipse: Tips for watching and enjoying
A total lunar eclipse is coming up overnight on March 2-3, 2026. Here are some tips for watching and enjoying the total lunar eclipse.
March 1, 2026
A total lunar eclipse looks red. Why?
Coming up ... the total lunar eclipse of March 2-3, 2026. At maximum eclipse, the moon will look red. But why? Earth's atmosphere is the key.
March 1, 2026
Giant ‘spiderwebs’ on Mars reveal surprising water clues
NASA's Curiosity rover has been investigating 'spiderwebs' on Mars. Groundwater formed these grid-like formations of ridges billions of years ago.
February 27, 2026
What is orbital resonance? A dance between heavenly bodies
What is orbital resonance? It's a precise dance between heavenly bodies when their orbits line up, causing them to have specific synchronicities.
February 27, 2026
Supermassive black hole stunts star growth in other galaxies
A new study shows that a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy can slow star growth even in other galaxies that are millions of light-years away.
February 26, 2026
Castor – the twin star – is 6 stars in one
The bright blue-white star Castor, in the constellation Gemini, appears to our eyes as a single star. But it’s really a family of 6 stars.
February 26, 2026
