astronomy

Astronomy enthusiasts are witnessing a partial solar eclipse and the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 12, 2026.

A study has identified a helium-rich atmosphere on LHS 1140b, a rocky planet orbiting a red dwarf star. It is the first rocky planet in a habitable zone to meet all primary criteria for potential habitability.

Researchers have identified a helium signature in the atmosphere of the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b. The planet orbits within the habitable zone, where temperatures could support liquid water.

For the first time, researchers have identified a 'true sugar' floating in the gas clouds of the Milky Way. The discovery of erythrulose suggests that the building blocks of life may be widespread across the galaxy.

A new satellite coating aims to reduce light pollution by minimizing spacecraft reflectivity. A test mission aboard the Jovian 1 satellite is scheduled for 2026.

Reflect Orbital received FCC approval to launch a prototype satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth, sparking intense opposition from the scientific community.

Researchers have captured the first evidence of ion-neutral drift in a prestellar core, shedding light on the gravitational collapse that forms new stars.

Researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to study WD 1856 b, finding that the planet likely migrated toward its white dwarf host star long after the star died.

Earth has reached the farthest point in its annual orbit around the Sun. Experts explain how the planet's axial tilt, rather than orbital distance, drives the seasons.

Astronomers have discovered 31 ancient quasars using the Euclid space telescope, including two objects dating back to when the universe was roughly 670 million years old.

Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been identified in a single system, marking some of the lightest planets of their size ever found.

Equipped with a 3,200-megapixel camera, the observatory begins a decade-long project to create a time-lapse record of the southern sky and discover millions of asteroids.

New research warns that the launch of 1.7 million planned satellites could render significant portions of the heavens inaccessible to modern telescopes. Astronomers are now urging regulators to limit the number of satellites to preserve the integrity of the night sky.

NASA celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States with a collection of red, white, and blue cosmic images and accompanying sonifications.

The 2026 Strawberry Moon will be the lowest full Moon of the year, creating a dramatic visual illusion and unique golden coloring.

New NIRCam data from the James Webb Space Telescope pierces through cosmic dust to reveal the distorted structure and intense stellar birth of Messier 82.

Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been found orbiting a dwarf star 1,110 light years away. The rare discovery provides a new puzzle for scientists studying how giant planets form.

Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been identified. The pair exhibits a rare orbital resonance and the longest ground-observed transits.

The first full moon of summer arrives on June 29, appearing as a micromoon due to its distant orbit from Earth. Discover the best viewing conditions and the cultural origins of its name.

The Euclid space telescope has produced the most detailed visible light photograph of the galactic bulge to date, providing a critical historical reference for future exoplanet research.