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four people in blue flight suits and sunglasses smile for a portrait on an aircraft runway under a sunny sky

Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026

Brett Tingley published 31 March 26

The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.

NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical on mobile launcher 1 at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 10, 2026.

Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: The countdown to launch has begun

Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated 31 March 26

Tuesday, March 31, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.

full moon with branches covered in blossom in the foreground. the entire sky takes on a dusky pink hue.

April's full moon decides the date of Easter — here's how it works

Joe Rao published 31 March 26

The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.

a black and white photo of people standing around a stage with microphones and speakers

NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why.

Tariq Malik published 31 March 26

"It ain't about racism. It's about the human condition."

an orange rocket on a launch pad at sunset

Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?

Elizabeth Howell published 31 March 26

Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

Aurora forecast maps for tonight showing possible aurora view line covering 16 us states. In the background is a image of green ribbons of auroras shining over snowcapped mountains.

Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight March 31 as a speedy CME barrels toward Earth

Daisy Dobrijevic published 31 March 26

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.

an orange rocket on a launch pad at sunset — Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there? Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

a black and white photo of people standing around a stage with microphones and speakers — NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why. "It ain't about racism. It's about the human condition."

Aurora forecast maps for tonight showing possible aurora view line covering 16 us states. In the background is a image of green ribbons of auroras shining over snowcapped mountains. — Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight March 31 as a speedy coronal mass ejection heads for Earth Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.

Artemis 2 moon rocket on the pad — Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: T- 1 days to NASA's astronaut moon launch Monday, March 30, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.

Four astroanuts in orange spacesuits with a NASA Artemis 2 patch — Inside Artemis 2: NASA's historic astronaut moon mission explained (video series) Get to know NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with Space.com's exclusive four-part video series Inside Artemis II debuting March 25-March 31.

A white light of the comet 3I/ATLAS is surrounded by a blue glow against a black background — Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly 12 billion years old — so ancient its star system may no longer exist Our solar system's famous "invader" might be as old as the Milky Way itself.

four people in blue flight suits and sunglasses smile for a portrait on an aircraft runway under a sunny sky — Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026 The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.

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Night sky tonight (March 31) — See the near-full moon surrounded by spring's brightest stars

By Jamie Carter last updated 31 March 26

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

Aurora forecast March 31 — Northern lights could dazzle tonight as solar storm heads for Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 31 March 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Two galaxies are pictured colliding in a dark sky dotted with stars. The orange galactic cores are visible in the center of the image and long antennae-like spiral arms can be seen stretching into space on either side.

Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space

By Anthony Wood published 28 March 26

The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.

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Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight March 31 as a speedy CME barrels toward Earth
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Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

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NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, left, Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, right, stop for a group photograph as they visit NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, Monday, March 30, 2026, at Launch Complex 39B of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

By Tariq Malik published 30 March 26

A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.

NASA's Artemis 1 mission successfully launched on November 16, 2022.

Heading to Florida for NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch? Here's what to know before you go

By Elizabeth Howell published 30 March 26

A lot of people are coming to Florida for the historic Artemis 2 moon launch, so they'll need to budget extra time to see the astronauts fly.

The Artemis 2 prime and backup crews practice eating in a simulator. From left: Jenni Gibbons, backup crew (Canadian Space Agency); Victor Glover, prime crew (NASA) and Christina Koch, prime crew (NASA).

Moon menu: Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will eat during their historic mission (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 30 March 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.

a massive-looking sun rises in a red sky behind the silhouettes of several skeletal metal towers and a rocket upright on a launch pad

Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 30 March 26

NASA's SLS moon rocket casts a striking silhouette against the rising sun ahead of the agency's Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for April 1.

a man in an orange spacesuit poses for a portrait; inset is a hexagonal patch showing a spacecraft around the moon and the Canadian flag

'The sasquatch is honesty': Inside Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's Artemis 2 mission patch

By Elizabeth Howell published 30 March 26

Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian flying to the moon on board NASA's Artemis 2 mission, included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 31 March 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away

By Robert Lea published 30 March 26

Astronomers have spotted the most distant and brightest "space laser" ever seen, and it's blasting from a galaxy collision that occurred when the universe was half its current age.

Space Photo of the Day

a white-and-orange rocket rolls out of a large hangar at night

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 20 March 26

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration

SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published 9 March 26

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

Space Exploration

An image of RCW 36 in which the Milky Way nebula appears like a vast cosmic bird of prey

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026

By Robert Lea published 6 March 26

The Milky Way nebula RCW 36 resembles a stunning cosmic bird of prey in an incredible Very Large Telescope image.

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Entertainment

25 years ago, 'Invader Zim' arrived, but it was too far ahead of its time

By Sergio Pereira published 30 March 26

"You dare agree with me? Prepare to meet your horrible doom!"

Space Movies & Shows

Darth Maul was originally going to be the villain of the 'Star Wars' sequels; here's why that would have been a bad idea

By Daryl Baxter published 30 March 26

George Lucas had dreams of Darth Maul as the big bad of his sequel trilogy; here's why that would have been a bad idea.

Space Movies & Shows

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Search For Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published 17 March 26

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

Search for Life

Artist's illustration of a free-floating "rogue" planet and its Earth-like moon.

No sun, no problem? How life could thrive on moons of starless 'rogue' planets

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 16 March 26

Exomoons orbiting rogue planets could host liquid water for billions of years, offering potential habitats for life deep in interstellar space.

Search for Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe space weather is scrambling their transmissions

By Keith Cooper published 8 March 26

We may be missing alien radio signals because they have become smeared beyond the narrowband detectors that SETI utilizes, a new study suggests.

Search for Life

Technology

Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth

By Rich Owen last updated 27 March 26

From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space and rocket fan in your life, everything from soup to nuts!

NASA Artemis 2 gifts we love: Top picks for aspiring astronauts

By Rich Owen last updated 27 March 26

Ready to launch your support? Check out this stellar collection of space-flight merch I've personally picked to back the amazing team of the NASA Artemis 2 mission.

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Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras

By Harry Bennett last updated 26 March 26

The Amazon Spring Sale has started, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.

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