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Hidden ocean on Enceladus might be stable enough for life
The subsurface ocean on Enceladus is stable enough for life, a new study of data from the Cassini mission suggests. Heat flow at both poles provides the clues.
November 12, 2025
1st 3D temperature map of exoplanet shows dynamic atmosphere
Astronomers have created the 1st 3D temperature map of a distant exoplanet. The planet, WASP-18b, is a scorching ultra-hot Jupiter 400 light-years away.
November 11, 2025
Black hole record: Brightest and most distant flare yet
Astronomers have found the biggest and most distant black hole flare yet. It was likely caused by a massive star too close to a supermassive black hole.
November 9, 2025
Comet Lemmon is closest to the sun today
Comet Lemmon reaches its closest point to the sun on November 8. It's the best comet of 2025. You can still see it! A finder chart and some great images of it here.
November 8, 2025
How to see Earth’s shadow at sunrise and sunset
Just before sunrise and after sunset, you can spot Earth's shadow. Look west at sunrise and east at sunset. Learn more about Earth's shadow here.
November 8, 2025
Halley’s Comet is Edmond Halley’s namesake. Happy birthday, Edmond!
Astronomer Edmond Halley is famous for predicting the return of the comet that we now know as Halley's Comet. Edmond was born on November 8, 1656.
November 7, 2025
Yeast on Mars could survive, unique new research shows
A new study from scientists in India shows that yeast could survive on Mars, tolerating both shockwaves from impacts and toxic perchlorate salts.
November 4, 2025
3 Earth-sized planets around double star surprise scientists
Astronomers discovered 3 Earth-sized planets in the binary star system TOI-2267. It's the first time where the planets are orbiting each individual star.
November 2, 2025
Young Jupiter protected Earth from the sun, study finds
New simulations reveal how Jupiter protected Earth from the sun in our planet's early years, while also explaining a long-standing meteorite mystery.
November 2, 2025
Could Taurid fireballs – aka Halloween fireballs – bring a risk to Earth?
Researchers from the University of New Mexico said that the Taurid meteor shower - aka Halloween fireballs - could bring a risk of an airburst in 2032 and 2036.
October 30, 2025
