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Real NASA space telescope data creates soundtracks for Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has transformed new views of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus into immersive soundscapes, turning planetary data into audio you can hear.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Snowball Earth's liquid seas dipped way below freezing
Iron isotopes show that salty seawater pockets beneath the ice were as cold as −15°C.
Moons of the solar system: A space-themed word search
Hunt for the names of the many moons surrounding our solar system's eight planets.
Apollo moon rocks may have finally solved an old lunar mystery
A new analysis of Apollo moon samples reveals insight into the history of the lunar magnetic field.
Why are there so many 'space snowmen' in our solar system? New study offers clues
In the distant reaches of the solar system are many icy objects that resemble snowmen. Now, a new study reveals the simple way in which these mysterious objects might form.
The sun hasn't looked like this since 2022, what's going on?
The sun's visible disk has been perfectly free from sunspots for the first time since June 2022, suggesting the current solar cycle might be heading toward its quieter phase.
Antarctica's 'gravity hole' reveals the evolution of Earth's deep interior
A persistent "gravity hole" beneath Antarctica gives scientists a window into Earth's deep interior, showing how processes far below reshape the planet's gravity field over millions of years.
