Latest observations, tips, and discoveries from the cosmos
A metallic sphere with no welds, unknown etchings, and nine internal microspheres landed in Buga, Colombia in March 2025. Is it alien technology, an art project, or something else entirely?
NASA has identified the culprit behind the helium flow issue that forced Artemis II off the launch pad — a dislodged seal in a quick disconnect fitting. With repairs complete and additional work underway in the VAB, a rollout later this month puts an April launch back in reach.
NASA has fundamentally redesigned Artemis III — the mission will no longer land on the Moon. Instead, astronauts will dock with commercial landers in Earth orbit as a test run, with the first actual lunar landing now planned for 2028.
Trump's UAP disclosure order is real and recent. But claims that religious fundamentalists inside the Pentagon are currently blocking the release deserve careful scrutiny. Here's what's verified — and what isn't.
Just days after a successful wet dress rehearsal raised hopes for a March launch, a helium flow anomaly in the rocket's upper stage has forced NASA to roll Artemis II back to the Vehicle Assembly Building. March is now ruled out — so when will four astronauts finally fly to the Moon?
There's been a massive surge in public interest surrounding UFOs and UAPs, alongside renewed rumours that the U.S. government may finally be ready to disclose what it knows. We unpack what's real, what's rumour, and what Trump's announcement actually means.
NASA continues preparations for the historic Artemis II mission, addressing technical challenges as the agency targets a March 2026 launch for humanity's first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years.
Don't miss the spectacular planet parade of 2026! Learn when and how to see multiple planets align in the night sky, plus tips for photographing this rare celestial event.
Complete month-by-month guide to observing Jupiter in 2026, including opposition dates, best viewing times, and what you can see through binoculars and telescopes.
Mars, the Red Planet, offers a challenging but rewarding observing experience in 2026. Unlike Jupiter, Saturn, or Venus which have favorable oppositions or e…
Mercury, the swift messenger of the gods, is one of the most challenging planets to observe due to its proximity to the Sun. But for those who successfully s…
Neptune, the solar system's most distant major planet, presents the ultimate planetary observing challenge. Invisible to the naked eye and appearing as a tin…
Saturn, the jewel of the solar system, offers spectacular viewing in 2026 as the planet's magnificent rings continue opening up after their near edge-on pres…
Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, offers a unique observing challenge in 2026. As one of the ice giants, Uranus appears as a tiny blue-green disk that…
Venus, the brilliant evening and morning star, is impossible to miss when it graces our skies. In 2026, Venus treats observers to both spectacular evening an…
Mercury offers excellent viewing opportunities this month for amateur astronomers looking to spot this elusive planet.
Learn how moon phases work, why they occur, and when to observe them for the best views.
Discover the wonders of winter stargazing with this comprehensive guide for amateur astronomers.