Skywatching

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Night sky tonight: Try to see a razor-thin moon cut through the eastern sky at sunset

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Stargazing
A glowing bright blue night sky full of white stars looks over a rocky landscape.

New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight

By Jesse Emspak published

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

Stargazing

1 month until a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse puts on a show — mostly for penguins

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.

Solar Eclipses
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Spaceflight

a man in a white spacesuit smiles as he is helped to his feet by two people dressed in black

What the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station tells us about healthcare in space

By Kirsty Lindsay, Luke Hughes, Nick Caplan published

The evacuation raises a question worth exploring: how do astronauts stay healthy in space, and why is this early evacuation so unusual?

Human Spaceflight
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will fly by the dwarf planet Pluto on July 14, 2015 in a historic encounter. NASA will webcast the flyby online in a series of events.

On this day in space: Jan. 19, 2006: NASA launches New Horizons spacecraft to Pluto

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On Jan. 19, 2006, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft blasted off on an epic journey to the dwarf planet Pluto.

Launches & Spacecraft
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NASA rolls Artemis 2 moon rocket to launch pad | Space photo of the day for Jan. 19, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

America's next mission to the moon is happening in only a few weeks.

Artemis
a white and black rocket lifts off into the night sky, its bright yellow-white plume lighting its launch pad below.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft
a rocket stands upright in a hangar

Artemis 2 rocket rollout latest news: Giant NASA moon rocket arrives at launch pad

By Tariq Malik last updated

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket rollout to the launch pad.

Missions
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Science & Astronomy

The comic volcano J1007+3540, the eruption of a once dormant black hole, as seen by LOFAR

Reborn black hole seen erupting across 1 million light-years of space like a cosmic volcano

By Robert Lea published

"It's like watching a cosmic volcano erupt again after ages of calm — except this one is big enough to carve out structures stretching nearly a million light-years across space."

Black Holes
The planetary nebula known as the Ring Nebula with its central iron bar marked in red

Astronomers discover an enormous iron bar in the famous Ring Nebula: 'We definitely need to know more'

By Robert Lea published

"One thing popped out as clear as anything, this previously unknown 'bar' of ionized iron atoms, in the middle of the familiar and iconic ring."

Stars
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Space Photo of the Day

Entertainment

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The best streaming deals 2026: watch great Sci-Fi content for less

By Alexander Cox last updated

DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

DEALS

'Starfleet Academy' isn't the first time that 'Star Trek' tried to go back to school

By Richard Edwards published

The new teen-led Paramount+ TV show isn't Trek's first attempt to study at the Academy.

Space Movies & Shows
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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

artist's impression of a pulsar ejecting vast pulses of radiation.

Astronomers searching for alien life are sharpening our cosmic clocks. Here's why

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Tiny delays in pulsar signals measured by SETI scientists could aid the search for gravitational waves and extraterrestrial life.

Search for Life
Images from the SETI@home project, including a screenshot of the SETI@home data and a man looking at a large computer with the same screen

This SETI program is chasing down its final 100 signals. Could one of them be from aliens?

By Keith Cooper published

SETI@home has been one of the largest citizen science projects ever, with millions of users around the world.

Search for Life
An illustration of three different space telescopes, with various solar panel arrangements, over a colorful space background with red and green dust and stars

NASA funds new tech for upcoming 'Super Hubble' to search for alien life: 'We intend to move with urgency'

By Josh Dinner published

The observatory will combine tech from NASA's most powerful space telescopes.

Search for Life
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Technology

DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight against a cloudy sky

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone review

By James Abbott published

Review The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the best sub-250g drone ever made and redefines what’s possible in this regulator-friendly drone category.

Review
Best beginner drones being flown by a child

Best beginner drones 2026: Begin your aerial journey with confidence

By James Abbott last updated

Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

Drones
DJI Neo 2 in flight over tarmnac

DJI Neo 2 drone review

By James Abbott published

Review The DJI Neo 2 delivers improved image quality alongside Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance and many other new and impressive features.

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