Solar System
Explore Solar System
Latest about Solar System

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
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 2026.

1st three-headed asteroid found in our solar system — and it has a little moon
By Keith Cooper Published
Sophisticated high-contrast imaging has revealed asteroid 44 Nysa to have three lobes and a small moon.

Satellites spy penguin poop on Danger Islands | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2026
By Brett Tingley Published
Researchers used NASA satellite imagery, along with ground observations, to track changes in the diets of penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands.

A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect
By Leonard David Published
Scientists are preparing to study the effects of human-made impacts on the moon when a spent SpaceX rocket stage impacts the lunar surface on Aug. 5.

BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029
By Leonard David Published
Africa's first space exploration mission aims to send a trio of spherical probes to the lunar south pole aboard China's Chang'e 8 lander in 2029.

'Crazy idea' succeeds: Scientists monitor space junk with radio telescopes
By Rahul Rao Published
"That's the first time that's ever been done."

A seed that flew around the moon grew into this tree in NYC
By Joanna Thompson Published
The Madison Square Park Conservancy unveiled its moon tree at a smoky birthday party.

What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io? NASA's Juno probe just took a peek
By Samantha Mathewson Published
The subsurface findings could transform how scientists study volcanoes across the solar system — including those on Earth.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!

