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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates

By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic published

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

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SpaceX targeting July 26 for next Falcon Heavy launch (video)

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX is targeting July 26 for the seventh launch of its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket, a mission that will loft the EchoStar Jupiter 3 communications satellite.

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A cosmic chameleon reveals its true colors in stunning infrared image (photo)

By Samantha Mathewson published

A cosmic chameleon shows off its bright colors in a new image from the European Southern Observatory (ESO).

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Review: 'Oppenheimer' ushers in the atomic age in bleak but absorbing biopic

By Jeff Spry published

Director Christopher Nolan delivers an impactful 3-hour portrait of the brilliant physicist who altered humanity's fate.

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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 2, episode 6 revisits how alien life can get lost in translation

By Scott Snowden published

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Season 2 episode 6 lays some interesting ground work, but fails to amaze, much like the rest of the second season.

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Meade telescopes and binocular deals: discounts & what's in stock

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Deals We're keeping our eyes peeled for Meade telescopes and binoculars deals.

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DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in its deployed form as seen in an artist's illustration.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates

By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic published

Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

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SpaceX targeting July 26 for next Falcon Heavy launch (video)

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX is targeting July 26 for the seventh launch of its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket, a mission that will loft the EchoStar Jupiter 3 communications satellite.

SpaceX

Science & Astronomy

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Graphic showing the four main moon phases in July 2023, Full Moon: July 3, Last Quarter: July 10 New Moon: July 18 and First Quarter: July 26

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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animated selfie take by the Perseverance Mars rover with the Ingenuity helicopter.

Perseverance rover: Everything you need to know

By Nola Taylor Tillman, Mike Wall last updated

Reference NASA's Perseverance rover isn't just exploring the Red Planet. The life-hunting robot will also help a little bit of Mars make it to Earth a decade or so from now, if all goes according to plan.

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The US Congress is holding UFO hearings this week. What might we learn?

By Leonard David published

The chorus of voices calling for the U.S. government to spill the beans on possible alien visitation of Earth is louder than ever. But are we ready for such a revelation?

UFOs and Extraterrestrials
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Good news for life: Mars rivers flowed for long stretches long ago

By Robert Lea published

Some rivers on ancient Mars flowed for long enough stretches to create bona fide habitable environments on the Red Planet, a new study suggests.

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A composite of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse. The bright star at left is Regulus.

Total solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference The 2024 total solar eclipse will be visible across Mexico, the U.S and Canada. Our guide tells you when the eclipse will occur and where you need to go to see it.

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Sky Guide stargazing app review

By Jamie Carter published

Review This visually-appealing and informative stargazing app for Apple devices now comes in a free version with impressive in-app upgrades.

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Best power banks 2023: Never run out of power on the go

By Tantse Walter last updated

Buying Guide The best power banks are a must-have for any photographers and stargazers on the go.

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Oppenheimer

Review: 'Oppenheimer' ushers in the atomic age in bleak but absorbing biopic

By Jeff Spry published

Director Christopher Nolan delivers an impactful 3-hour portrait of the brilliant physicist who altered humanity's fate.

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A large elliptical galaxy surrounded by many smaller similar galaxies as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope stars in breathtaking new IMAX documentary

By Jeff Spry published

The James Webb Space Telescope stars in "Deep Sky," a new IMAX documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn coming in October 2023.

Space Movies
an astronaut floating in a space station module. he faces two tie down straps stretched across the entrance. between the two straps are two small rings, one above the other. he throws a ball through one of the rings.

Watch astronauts play new 'Space Dart' game on the ISS (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Spare time on the International Space Station sometimes involves space games, and astronauts just invented a new one.

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Graphic showing the four main moon phases in July 2023, Full Moon: July 3, Last Quarter: July 10 New Moon: July 18 and First Quarter: July 26

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2023

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference See the phase of the moon tonight and the rest of the moon phases for 2023, and when you can see them.

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animated selfie take by the Perseverance Mars rover with the Ingenuity helicopter.

Perseverance rover: Everything you need to know

By Nola Taylor Tillman, Mike Wall last updated

Reference NASA's Perseverance rover isn't just exploring the Red Planet. The life-hunting robot will also help a little bit of Mars make it to Earth a decade or so from now, if all goes according to plan.

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A composite of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse. The bright star at left is Regulus.

Total solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference The 2024 total solar eclipse will be visible across Mexico, the U.S and Canada. Our guide tells you when the eclipse will occur and where you need to go to see it.

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