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  • NASA’s Latest Incredible Space Photos That Will Leave You in Awe

    NASA’s Latest Incredible Space Photos That Will Leave You in Awe

    From the fiery Dragon Eye to the majestic Seagull Nebula, discover NASA’s latest jaw-dropping space images that unveil the awe-inspiring beauty and cosmic wonder of our universe.

  • A 'rare smiley face' to grace the skies today: How to see the triple planetary conjunction

    A 'rare smiley face' to grace the skies today: How to see the triple planetary conjunction

    The formation will appear just before sunrise. It will be visible from almost anywhere on Earth. Clear weather and a flat eastern horizon will help.

  • NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

    NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

    NASA astronauts on Crew-9 are poised to discuss their mission. They will discuss their experiences in a post-flight press conference on March 31.

  • Blue Ghost’s final gift: A rare view of Blood Moon eclipse captured from lunar surface

    Blue Ghost’s final gift: A rare view of Blood Moon eclipse captured from lunar surface

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander witnessed a rare total solar eclipse from the Moon's surface, capturing a spectacular sight that no human has seen from the lunar perspective in over 50 years.

  • Chandrayaan-3 data suggests that ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought

    Chandrayaan-3 data suggests that ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought

    The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from Bengaluru, achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023

  • What Earth looks like from different planets in the Solar System

    What Earth looks like from different planets in the Solar System

    Have you ever wondered how our home planet, Earth, looks from other planets in our solar system? Let's take a cosmic journey to explore the breathtaking views of Earth from our celestial neighbors.

  • Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander reaches Moon’s orbit, shares dazzling first lunar views

    Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander reaches Moon’s orbit, shares dazzling first lunar views

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has entered lunar orbit, capturing stunning images of the Moon, and is preparing for its landing on 2 March, carrying NASA experiments to study the lunar surface.

  • Chandrayaan 3 landing site Shiv Shakti Point on Moon dates back 3.7 billion years when life began on Earth

    Chandrayaan 3 landing site Shiv Shakti Point on Moon dates back 3.7 billion years when life began on Earth

    The moon holds many secrets, and India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission is unlocking them. Scientists from ISRO have now estimated the age of the Shiv Shakti point, the landing site, to be 3.7 billion years.

  • Planetary parade dazzles Paris: Venus and Moon glow over Eiffel Tower in a stunning celestial photo

    Planetary parade dazzles Paris: Venus and Moon glow over Eiffel Tower in a stunning celestial photo

    Witness a rare cosmic sight as Venus and the crescent moon align beautifully over the Eiffel Tower in Paris, part of a larger planetary parade visible for the next few weeks.

  • Moon's two hidden canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon formed at bullet speed by lunar rocks

    Moon's two hidden canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon formed at bullet speed by lunar rocks

    New research reveals that two massive lunar canyons, deeper than the Grand Canyon, were formed in under 10 minutes by intense rock floods on the Moon's surface.

  • From the six-planetary alignment to the Snow Moon: Best skywatching tips from NASA for February 2025

    From the six-planetary alignment to the Snow Moon: Best skywatching tips from NASA for February 2025

    This February, skywatchers are in for a treat. Bright planets such as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will rule the night sky.

  • Watch: Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander en route to Moon captures breathtaking lunar eclipse from space

    Watch: Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander en route to Moon captures breathtaking lunar eclipse from space

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander captures rare lunar eclipse image while en route to the moon, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support NASA's Artemis moon missions.

  • Blue Ghost lander captures stunning video of Earth as a glowing 'blue marble' from orbit

    Blue Ghost lander captures stunning video of Earth as a glowing 'blue marble' from orbit

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander is en route to the Moon, capturing stunning Earth images and carrying NASA-funded payloads to advance lunar science and exploration.

  • Is the Moon Earth's lost sibling? New study reveals it might have formed from our planet's core

    Is the Moon Earth's lost sibling? New study reveals it might have formed from our planet's core

    New research challenges long-held theories on the moon's formation and Earth's water origin.

  • Did Moon create Earth's second Moon? New study sheds light on the secret of our planet's temporary visitor

    Did Moon create Earth's second Moon? New study sheds light on the secret of our planet's temporary visitor

    Scientists discover asteroid 2024 PT5, a small space rock with a mysterious origin, possibly ejected from the Moon after a large impact, shedding new light on lunar history.

  • List of astronomical events in January 2025: Know when and what to watch in the sky this month

    List of astronomical events in January 2025: Know when and what to watch in the sky this month

    Kick off the new year with a bang! January 2025 brings a plethora of astronomical events, including the Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary alignments, and lunar phases. Mark your calendars for these celestial treats!

  • Gases carbon dioxide, hydrogen peroxide detected on Pluto's largest moon

    Gases carbon dioxide, hydrogen peroxide detected on Pluto's largest moon

    Once considered the ninth and last planet of the Solar System, Pluto was demoted to a 'dwarf planet' status in 2006, when members of the International Astronomical Union voted to scientifically define a 'planet' for the first time.

  • Why Moon's temperature dropped during COVID-19 lockdown; study reveals surprising findings

    Why Moon's temperature dropped during COVID-19 lockdown; study reveals surprising findings

    A recent study by Indian researchers has revealed that the Moon's nighttime temperatures dropped by 8-10 Kelvin during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.

  • Moon's temperature dipped during Covid-19 lockdown on Earth: Report

    Moon's temperature dipped during Covid-19 lockdown on Earth: Report

    According to the study, 2020 recorded the coldest temperatures across most sites analysed, with a warming trend observed in the following years as human activity picked up.

  • Watch:  Astrophotographer captures stunning video of Saturn emerging from behind the Moon

    Watch: Astrophotographer captures stunning video of Saturn emerging from behind the Moon

    Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has released a breathtaking video of Saturn as it reappears from behind the Moon.

  • Lunar Eclipse 2024: Spectacular Supermoon eclipse wows skywatchers worldwide; next eclipses dates revealed

    Lunar Eclipse 2024: Spectacular Supermoon eclipse wows skywatchers worldwide; next eclipses dates revealed

    A rare "supermoon eclipse" captivated skywatchers across the U.S., South America, Europe, Africa, and much of Asia.

  • China reveals two-phase plan to establish lunar base at the south pole by 2035

    China reveals two-phase plan to establish lunar base at the south pole by 2035

    This project, part of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) led by China with initial involvement from Russia, will be executed in two phases.

  • 'Harvest Moon' to shine with partial eclipse on 17 September: How to watch the spectacular event

    'Harvest Moon' to shine with partial eclipse on 17 September: How to watch the spectacular event

    September’s full moon, known as the Harvest Moon in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the end of summer. Traditionally, it provided extra light for farmers to harvest crops.

  • Moon’s volcanoes erupted during dinosaur era; new study reveals

    Moon’s volcanoes erupted during dinosaur era; new study reveals

    New research has shown that volcanic activity on the Moon lasted much longer than scientists previously thought. Recent findings suggest that lunar volcanoes were still erupting around 120 million years ago, coinciding with the age of dinosaurs on Earth.

  • Chandrayaan-3 detects mysterious tremors on Moon: Are these Moonquakes? Here's what scientists are saying

    Chandrayaan-3 detects mysterious tremors on Moon: Are these Moonquakes? Here's what scientists are saying

    India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has detected over 250 seismic signals in the Moon's south polar region.

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