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See the moon and Jupiter grab 'the Bull' by the horns this week

Joe Rao published 5 February 25

Jupiter will also be accompanied by two naked-eye star clusters: the Pleiades and Hyades.

Concept art for the video game Directive 8020. Close up of a scared person wearing a futuristic spacesuit. Reflected in their visor is a giant, menacing figure.

Upcoming space games: Judas, Mass Effect 4, The Outer Worlds 2 & more

Fran Ruiz last updated 5 February 25

Our round-up of the most anticipated space games in 2024 and beyond, including fresh IPs, new Star Wars adventures, and Mass Effect 4.

On Feb. 6, 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard became the first person to play golf on the moon. He smuggled a makeshift golf club head onto the spacecraft inside a sock. The first ball he hit veered into a nearby crater, but with a solid second swing, the next ball soared for miles and miles and miles in the moon’s microgravity. Here, Shepard stands by the Modular Equipment Transporter, a cart for lugging equipment on the lunar surface.

On this day in space! Feb. 5, 1971: Apollo 14 lands on the moon

Hanneke Weitering last updated 5 February 25

On Feb. 5, 1971, two Apollo 14 astronauts landed on the moon!

NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg images her eye with a fundoscope (an instrument used to examine the inner eye) aboard the International Space Station during the Expedition 37 mission in 2013.

Astronauts on the ISS experience vision changes — should Mars travelers be worried?

Victoria Corless published 5 February 25

Scientists are trying to find a solution to microgravity-induced vision changes to ensure future long-duration space travelers remain in healthy condition.

Man looking at colorful auroras in north Iceland. Snow covered ground with stars and Northern lights dancing in the sky.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 5 February 25

The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

Jamie Carter last updated 5 February 25

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg images her eye with a fundoscope (an instrument used to examine the inner eye) aboard the International Space Station during the Expedition 37 mission in 2013. — Astronauts on the ISS experience vision changes — should Mars travelers be worried? 70% of astronauts who have spent between six and 12 months aboard the International Space Station experienced significant changes to their vision.

a rough and cratered landscape high above the moon. — Bullet-fast moon rocks carved 2 lunar gorges deeper than the Grand Canyon It only took less than 10 minutes.

An illustration shows a rotating supermassive black hole — Scientists discover black holes spinning unexpectedly fast: 'You’re essentially looking at its fossil record' "Black holes really do sit at the frontier of human understanding."

a squat white rocket with a domed top lifts off from the desert floor — Blue Origin mimics moon gravity on 1st-of-its-kind New Shepard research rocket launch (video) The uncrewed NS-29 mission is in the books.

A gorgeous image of a multi-ring galaxy with an almost chalky finish. — Hubble Space Telescope spots a spectacular Bullseye in deep space (image) The stunning image reveals a rare galactic collision.

The first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket heads back to Earth for a landing on Feb. 4, 2025 (left), while the upper stage (right) carries Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion 5 and 6 satellites to orbit. — SpaceX launches 2 Maxar Earth-observing satellites toward orbit (video, photos) Launch of the two WorldView Legion satellites occurred at 6:13 p.m. ET today (Feb. 4).

an illustration of stars in the night sky — The moon will cover the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades this week. Here's how to see it The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

Tech

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Scientists discover new, 3rd form of magnetism that may be the 'missing link' in the quest for superconductivity

By Victoria Atkinson published 31 January 25

Scientists say AI has crossed a critical 'red line' after demonstrating how two popular large language models could clone themselves.

A cube shaped spacecraft sits secured to a metal table.

Space mining company AstroForge identifies asteroid target for Odin launch next month

By Andrew Jones published 31 January 25

AstroForge has identified asteroid 2022 OB5 as the destination for its Mission 2 spacecraft, named Odin, which is set to launch next month on a SpaceX rocket.

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SpaceX to launch water-hunting moon probe 'Lunar Trailblazer' on Feb. 26
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SpaceX launches 2 Maxar Earth-observing satellites to orbit (video, photos)

Spaceflight

Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital vehicle stands on the launch pad at the company's West Texas site on Jan. 28, 2025. A liftoff planned for that day was scrubbed due to weather and an avionics issue.

Blue Origin to launch New Shepard moon-gravity mission on Feb. 4 after glitch

By Mike Wall published 3 February 25

Blue Origin is targeting Feb. 4 for the 29th launch of its New Shepard suborbital rocket, which was postponed from Jan. 28 due to weather and technical issues.

Human Spaceflight

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Astronaut's mission 'back to Earth' lands on colorful spacesuit patch

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 2 February 25

Astronaut Nicole Stott, who has made it her mission to promote the healing power of art and the need to protect our planet, has inspired a new "Signature Edition" embroidered patch.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 5 February 25

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

An illustration shows a star "roasting" a close puffy "marshmellow" planet

'Roasting marshmallow' exoplanet is so hot, it rains metal. How did it form?

By Robert Lea published 3 February 25

WASP-121b is like nothing in the solar system, raining liquid metal and being puffy like a marshmallow. The origins of these "toasted marshmallow" planets could be more complicated than thought.

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Search For Life

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25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked

By Ailsa Harvey published 17 January 25

Here we debunk some of the most common and enduring space conspiracies.

Search for Life

An artist's concept of NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory in space.

NASA wants a 'Super-Hubble' space telescope to search for life on alien worlds

By Tariq Malik published 16 January 25

The Habitable Worlds Observatory is a flagship NASA telescope that could answer the ultimate question.

Search for Life

What if life on Venus is just life from Earth?

By Monisha Ravisetti published 16 January 25

Scientists think it's possible that life cells from Earth could've been transferred to Venus, thanks to asteroid impacts over the last few billion years.

Search for Life

Skywatching

A swirling galaxy like a bullseye with blue and tan and orange gases around a central bright point.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated 4 February 25

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Astrophotography

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Best cameras for low light photography in 2025

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 4 February 25

Buying Guide The best cameras for low light photography let you shoot effortlessly in dark conditions without boosting the ISO too high — check out our favorite models.

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Best Sony cameras in 2025

By Kimberley Lane last updated 4 February 25

We've rounded up the best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more, across a range of budgets.

Entertainment

Ash

Sci-fi thriller 'Ash' gets terrifying 1st trailer that's dripping with Lovecraftian cosmic horror vibes

By Jeff Spry published 4 February 25

Aaron Paul and Eiza González star in the new trailer for 'Ash,' an upcoming sci-fi film about astronauts fighting for survival on a hostile planet.

A remote control is being pressed while aimed at a distant television

The best streaming deals 2025: watch great sci-fi content for less

By Alexander Cox last updated 4 February 25

DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' takes off with 1st awe-inspiring trailer

By Fran Ruiz published 4 February 25

Marvel Studios' most-anticipated 2025 theatrical release is the long-in-the-works reboot of the Fantastic Four, and its first trailer doesn't disappoint.

Space Movies & Shows

References

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 5 February 25

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Photographer using one of the best cameras for low light photography to take images of the northern lights

Best cameras for low light photography in 2025

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 4 February 25

Buying Guide The best cameras for low light photography let you shoot effortlessly in dark conditions without boosting the ISO too high — check out our favorite models.

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2025 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

Space calendar 2025: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 3 February 25

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.

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