A Satellite Falling Out of Orbit Embarks on Its Final Mission
Before reentering our atmosphere, the telescopes onboard NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have been restarted to take their last observations.
Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It.
The intricate, 5.6 trillion-pixel map covers approximately 75 percent of the sky and includes about 4 billion celestial objects.
Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon
The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary…
What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn
The discovery adds to the planet’s history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don’t full understand.
The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events To See in September 2026
September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.