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This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 10 – 19

Never caught a double shadow transit on Jupiter? This week offers several chances. Meanwhile, Cassiopeia stands high and the Little Dipper leans over.

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Earth from Space: Cyclone Errol

Image: This wide view of Copernicus Sentinel-3 shows Cyclone Errol heading towards the coast of Western Australia.

New Research Says the "Dark Side" of the Moon is Also the Cold Side

When the Apollo astronauts returned from the Moon, they brought with them samples of lunar soil (regolith) and rock. The analysis of these samples forever changed our perceptions of how the Earth-Moon system formed and evolved. Similarly, the samples returned by China's Chang'e program are also leading to breakthroughs in our understanding of Earth's only satellite, especially its so-called "dark side." As a tidally-locked body, the Moon's near side is constantly facing towards Earth while its far (or "dark") side faces outward to space.

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U.S. Space Force picks Blue Origin bid for expanding satellite processing at Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin’s New Glenn, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and ULA’s Vulcan rockets launch from their respective pads. Image: Blue Origin, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance

Getting newer and increasingly more capable assets in space for U.S. service members and allies is a primary goal for the U.S. Space Force. Among the challenges to bolstering America’s various on orbit capabilities though is having space on Earth to get them ready for launch.

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Cosmic baboon rampages through deep space in gorgeous new nebula photo

We're not the only ones who see a baboon in this nebula photo, right?

SpaceX moves giant Super Heavy booster to pad ahead of Starship Flight 11 launch (photos)

SpaceX moved its Super Heavy booster to the pad recently to gear up for Flight 11 of its Starship megarocket, which is scheduled for Oct. 13.

The total solar eclipse 2024 tricked birds into singing a 'false dawn chorus'

Just four minutes of darkness was enough to confuse dozens of species of birds.

SpaceX delays launching Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites amid backdrop of poor weather

SpaceX transports 24 Project Kuiper satellites inside its payload fairings from Amazon’s Payload Processing Facility at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility out to Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Image: Amazon

Update Oct. 9, 1:20 p.m. EDT (1720 UTC): SpaceX delayed the mission until Saturday, Oct. 11.

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How to watch 'Invasion' season 3 online and from anywhere

It's not too late to hop aboard the alien mothership for the sensational Apple TV+ sci-fi series.

Watch SpaceX launch 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites on Oct. 11 after delay

SpaceX plans to launch 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites Saturday (Oct. 11), bringing the total number of spacecraft lofted for the nascent broadband megaconstellation to 153.

FCC announces 'Space Month' push to streamline space regulations

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will work to streamline space regulations, a push just announced in the newly christened "Space Month" of October 2025.

Infrared and informed: The ultimate James Webb Space Telescope quiz

This quiz is your chance to explore the wonders of the James Webb Space Telescope, from its mind-blowing discoveries to the science behind its design.

NASA's Lunar Electric Rover rolls across Arizona | Space photo of the day for Oct. 9, 2025

NASA's Lunar Electric Rover was tested in Arizona's rugged desert terrain to simulate lunar exploration and refine designs for future missions.

A new rocket, sea launches and more: Chinese company CAS Space is thinking big

CAS Space is preparing to launch its first liquid propellant rocket, the Kinetica 2, carrying a prototype cargo spacecraft — the latest sign of China's accelerating commercial launch sector.

Palomar's First Woman Director Leads Historic Observatory to New Era in Transient Astronomy

Astrophysicist Mansi Manoj Kasliwal, whose work has been key to understanding the changing infrared sky, is guiding Palomar Observatory into its next chapter.

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Prime Day in October is over, but this epic Lego Star Wars deal is still live

The Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is still $100 off, despite Prime Day in October finishing, as Walmart still has several top deals available.

Blast off with the 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli for World Space Week on Arm and Hammer's Baking Soda Rocket Day

Join 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli to help Arm and Hammer celebrate Baking Soda Rocket Day with 14,000 nationwide.

An Asteroid Flew Closer Than The ISS Recently

An asteroid recently made the second closest pass to Earth ever observed on October 1st. And astronomers only found it after it had already completed its closest approach. That offers another lesson in how difficult it is to find small objects coming close to our planet in the vast dark ocean of space.

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How one scientist's wide-eyed dream of giant space cities was crushed by reality

As part of World Space Week, which is highlighting the theme of living in space, we look at one scientist's dream of gigantic space habitats.

Completed Plato spacecraft is ready for final tests

By fitting its sunshield and solar panels, engineers have completed the construction of Plato, the European Space Agency’s mission to discover Earth-like exoplanets. Plato is on track for the final key tests to confirm that it is fit for launch.

Yes, Mars Once Had an Ocean, says New Research

Today, it's a scientific consensus that Mars was once a very different place, with a warmer, denser atmosphere and liquid water on its surface. This is evidenced by flow channels, delta fans, lakebeds, and many other features that form in the presence of flowing water here on Earth. Based on the way many of these channels feed into the Northern Lowlands on Mars, scientists speculate that this region was once home to an ocean that covered the northern hemisphere. According to new research from the University of Arkansas, there is a strong case for the existence of this ancient ocean.

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