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Space photo of the week: Hubble hunts a stellar 'imposter' hiding in the Great Bear
The legendary Hubble Space Telescope has turned its gaze to the Ursa Major-adjacent galaxy UGC 5460, revealing spiral arms, star clusters and a possible supernova "imposter".
'We're disappointed in the outcome': NASA shares photo of sideways Intuitive Machines moon lander, which died 12 hours after touchdown
The second moon landing attempt by Texas-based Intuitive Machines has ended much like the first, with its Athena lander falling sideways into a crater and shutting down after 12 hours.
'This doesn't appear in computer simulations': Hubble maps chaotic history of Andromeda galaxy, and it's nothing like scientists expected
An ambitious new survey by the Hubble Space Telescope offers the first bird's-eye view of all known dwarf galaxies orbiting the Andromeda galaxy. The data suggests Andromeda had a chaotic past unlike anything scientists expected.
Powerful 'equinox auroras' may arrive soon: Why changing seasons can bring the best northern lights
Expect an uptick in aurora sightings near the spring equinox on March 20, as celestial geometry swings in favor of geomagnetic disturbances.
Unproven Einstein theory of 'gravitational memory' may be real after all, new study hints
Einstein's theory of general relativity suggests that the "memory" of ancient events, such as black hole mergers, may be etched into the fabric of space-time by gravitational waves. New research shows how this theory of gravitational memory could finally be proven.
'Planet parade' ends with a rare conjunction of Venus and Mercury at sunset. Here's how to watch.
The two innermost planets, Venus and Mercury, will shine together low in the western sky at sunset on March 10. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear.
How to photograph the moon: Tips on camera gear, settings and composition
We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon and with the total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 — discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to make the most of the event.
9 best things to see in the night sky with binoculars
Explore the wonders of the night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between February and April 2025.
Where will the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse be visible in March 2025?
A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'.
Fast radio burst traced to the outskirts of an ancient 'graveyard' galaxy — and the cause remains a mystery
Scientists have traced a repeating fast radio burst (FRB) to the edge of an ancient galaxy where star formation has drastically dropped. Researchers are struggling to explain what caused it.
