Rare ‘polar rain’ aurora seen from Earth for first time
An unusually quiet and uneventful Christmas Day aurora observed over the Arctic in 2022 was the result of a ‘rainstorm’ […]
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Webb captures a stunning quasar-galaxy merger in the distant universe
Map of the hydrogen (in red and blue) and oxygen (in green) emission lines in the PJ308-21 system, shown after
Dragon-shaped aurora and ‘howl of a dying star’ revealed as 2024 finalists for astronomy photo
From fascinating “mythical monsters” to stunning distant constellations, the shortlisted candidates for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 showcase the
SpaceX video teases possible Starship booster “capture” on next flight
Larger / In early June, the rocket for the fourth full-scale test flight of SpaceX Starship is expected to lift
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe makes 20th closest approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its 20th close approach to the sun, reaching an important milestone in its