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April's full moon decides the date of Easter — here's how it works
By Joe Rao published
The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.

NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why.
By Tariq Malik published
"It ain't about racism. It's about the human condition."

Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: The countdown to launch has begun
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Tuesday, March 31, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.

Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?
By Elizabeth Howell published
Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight March 31 as a speedy CME barrels toward Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.

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

Aurora forecast March 31 — Northern lights could dazzle tonight as solar storm heads for Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says
By Tariq Malik published
A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.
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