Skywatching

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Night sky tonight (March 30) — Let the Big Dipper guide you to the red Giant Arcturus after sunset

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.

Stargazing

Aurora forecast March 30 — Solar flare sparks growing storm with auroras possible

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.

Auroras
Two galaxies are pictured colliding in a dark sky dotted with stars. The orange galactic cores are visible in the center of the image and long antennae-like spiral arms can be seen stretching into space on either side.

Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space

By Anthony Wood published

The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.

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Spaceflight

a man in an orange spacesuit poses for a portrait; inset is a hexagonal patch showing a spacecraft around the moon and the Canadian flag

'The sasquatch is honesty': Inside Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's Artemis 2 mission patch

By Elizabeth Howell published

Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian flying to the moon on board NASA's Artemis 2 mission, included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.

Artemis
The Space Shuttle Columbia touching down on March 30, 1982

On this day in space: March 30, 1982: NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle returns to Earth

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On March 30, 1982, NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle returned to Earth after 8 days in space.

Space Exploration
a half-lit moon seen behind the cone-shaped nozzle of a spacecraft engine

Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?

By Leonard David published

Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.

Artemis
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the 131-satellite Transporter 12 rideshare mission from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Jan. 14, 2025.

Watch SpaceX launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early on March 30

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX will launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early Monday morning (March 30), and you can watch the action live.

Launches & Spacecraft
A bald man wearing a blue flight suit with the NASA meatball logo and American flag on it speaks into a microphone sitting behind a large desk with a gray background behind him.

'We work for them, too': Artemis 2 moon mission is for everyone, NASA astronaut Victor Glover says (video)

By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik published

NASA astronaut Victor Glover says he is not solely focused on milestones for the Artemis 2 mission, but also on how to engage different communities about the crew’s work.

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Science & Astronomy

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.

Reference

Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

New simulations suggest Saturn's rings formed from a shattered moon called Chrysalis, offering clues to the planet's tilt and surprisingly young rings.

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Space Photo of the Day

a white-and-orange rocket rolls out of a large hangar at night

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration
SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

Space Exploration
An image of RCW 36 in which the Milky Way nebula appears like a vast cosmic bird of prey

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026

By Robert Lea published

The Milky Way nebula RCW 36 resembles a stunning cosmic bird of prey in an incredible Very Large Telescope image.

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Entertainment

Finished Starfleet Academy? Explore the animated antics of Star Trek: Lower Decks for just $2.99 a month

By Chris McMullen published

Deals With the perfect balance of humour and heart, Star Trek: Lower Decks is your next stop after Starfleet Academy. Thanks to this Paramount Plus deal, you can enjoy it ad-free for just $2.99 a month for two months.

Deals

'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4': Release date, plot, factions, & everything else we know about the upcoming 40K strategy game

By Fran Ruiz published

In the grim darkness of the future, there's only real-time strategy as the venerable Dawn of War series returns for a fourth entry.

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

Search for Life
Artist's illustration of a free-floating "rogue" planet and its Earth-like moon.

No sun, no problem? How life could thrive on moons of starless 'rogue' planets

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Exomoons orbiting rogue planets could host liquid water for billions of years, offering potential habitats for life deep in interstellar space.

Search for Life
The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe space weather is scrambling their transmissions

By Keith Cooper published

We may be missing alien radio signals because they have become smeared beyond the narrowband detectors that SETI utilizes, a new study suggests.

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Technology

Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth

By Rich Owen last updated

From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space and rocket fan in your life, everything from soup to nuts!

Technology

NASA Artemis 2 gifts we love: Top picks for aspiring astronauts

By Rich Owen last updated

Ready to launch your support? Check out this stellar collection of space-flight merch I've personally picked to back the amazing team of the NASA Artemis 2 mission.

Technology
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Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras

By Harry Bennett last updated

The Amazon Spring Sale has started, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.

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