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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
Private Athena moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of SpaceX launch on Feb. 26
By Andrew Jones published
Athena, the second lunar lander from Intuitive Machines, is set to launch soon, carrying NASA payloads and Nokia's first-ever moon-based 4G network.
European 'Swarm' satellites detect electric currents from the ocean's tides
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites have detected electromagnetic signals generated by ocean tides, suggesting that space-born sensors could obtain insights into the motion of other liquid masses on Earth.
20 jaw-dropping places on Earth that look like an alien planet
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth is home to some truly bizarre and breathtaking landscapes — here are 20 that look straight out of an alien world.
When is an asteroid not an asteroid? When it's Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, it turns out.
By Tariq Malik published
The discovery of a new asteroid this month has turned out to be Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launched by SpaceX in 2018.
Aurora alert! Gigantic 500,000-mile 'hole' in the sun's atmosphere could spark impressive northern lights tonight and tomorrow (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor geomagnetic activity on Jan. 31. and Feb. 1.
Mars was hot then cold then hot again. Could life have really survived there?
By Robert Lea published
Scientists may have figured out how Mars hung onto its surface liquid water in its ancient history via alternating periods of hot and cold. But what would the impact have been on habitability?
Watch Earth and space in 4K with Sen's new 24/7 livestream from the ISS (video)
By Josh Dinner published
Space streaming company Sen is now broadcasting live views of Earth and space from the International Space Station (ISS) in 4K HD.
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