Latest about Solar System
How do asteroids spin in space? The answer could help us prevent a catastrophic Earth impact
From how space rocks wobble to where to hit them, scientists are learning the fine art of asteroid deflection — and it could one day save Earth.
A volcano or a meteorite? New evidence sheds light on puzzling discovery in Greenland's ice sheet
New research suggests that this mystery platinum signature underneath the Greenland ice sheet may have originated from a volcanic fissure eruption in Iceland, not space.
Scientists open untouched Apollo 17 lunar samples from 1972 — they may hold clues about the moon's violent origins
The isotopic ratio of sulfur-33 on the moon differs from that of Earth. Did the moon's sulfur instead come from the impactor that formed it?
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
Moonrise moments: A skywatching quiz
From phases to phenomena, this moon-themed skywatching quiz will test your lunar knowledge.
This fleet of sungazing spacecraft could help spot 'space tornadoes' headed towards Earth
Four proposed sun-gazing spacecraft, working together, could help speed up space weather warnings by 40%, a new study suggests.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is leaking water like a 'fire hose running at full blast,' new study finds
Scientists have spotted the first clear sign of water from an interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, offering new clues to the chemistry of other planetary systems.
Saturn's moon Mimas may have an ocean — and a future spacecraft could find it
"It would be hard, but may be doable."
