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US Congress is holding a UFO hearing tomorrow about 'restoring public trust.' Here's how to watch live
By Brett Tingley published
A U.S. House of Representatives task force will once again hold a hearing on Sept. 9 to hear from witnesses who claim the U.S. government is hiding evidence of UFOs.

Does the nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e support life? New James Webb Space Telescope data could help us find out
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope has investigated the "Goldilocks zone" planet TRAPPIST-1e to search for a potential atmosphere and hints of habitability.

Juno spacecraft finds auroral 'footprints' of Jupiter's moon Callisto for 1st time
By Stefanie Waldek published
Yes, even Jupiter's moons produce auroras.

On this day in space! Sept. 8, 2004: NASA's Genesis spacecraft crash-lands in Utah
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Sept. 8, 2004, NASA's Genesis spacecraft crash-landed in Utah after its parachutes failed to deploy.

1st known interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua is an 'exo-Pluto' — a completely new class of object, scientists say
By Nola Taylor Tillman published
"'Oumuamua is in a different category of object. It's much harder to find, but there are a lot more of them."

Total lunar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

South Pole Telescope beneath a rainbow of colors | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
A panorama captures a breathtaking view of the night sky above a frozen landscape.

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