The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular 'shooting stars' that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.
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What is today's moon? Moon phases {year}
Learn about the today's moon phase and the rest of the moon phases for 2022, and when you can see them.
Night sky, May 2022: What you can see this month [maps]
Find out what's up in your night sky during May 2022 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
The brightest planets in May's night sky: How and when to see them
Our May night sky viewing guide tells you which planets are visible in May's night sky and how you can see them.
Saturn's weird moon Titan looks a bit like Earth, and scientists might finally know why
A new theory explains why Saturn's moon Titan looks a bit like Earth, though made of completely different stuff.
Strange Mars rock type points to extremely violent volcanic eruptions
An unusual rock type spotted by two Mars rovers may indicate that the Martian landscape was shaped by cataclysmic volcanic eruptions.
Time travel could be possible, but only with parallel timelines
Is time travel really possible in our universe, or is it just science fiction?
'Star Wars'-style hyperdrive might produce a quantum glow, not star streaks
The view from the iconic Millennium Falcon of "Star Wars" during hyperdrive maneuvers would be far different than what science fiction portrays, scientists say.
May: An Eclipse, Planets & More
Download this month's Sky Tour podcast to find which planets are visible in the morning and evening skies, along expert tips for how to view the total lunar eclipse on May 15–16.
Crew-4 is off to the Station
Name someone who at some point in their life didn’t want to be an astronaut. The answer is no one. Ask any kid what they want to be when they grow up and they all say an astronaut. Being an astronaut is the ultimate dream job for everyone of all ages. Why? Because you get to go to space, and there’s nothing cooler than going into space. For context, even if you’re not a sports fan you have watched the Super Bowl at least once in your life. It is one of the most watched and most lauded sports championship games in the entire world, and yet despite all its media attention and halftime shows and all-time great finishes, the Super Bowl still holds a candle to being able to go to space. Eat your heart out, Tom Brady. Going into space is just awesome, and there’s nothing like it.
Antarctica Lost an Ice Shelf, but Gained an Island
Collapsing ice shelves on the eastern coast of Antarctica has revealed something never seen before: a landform that might be an island. But this is not the first newly revealed island off the Antarctic coast. A series of islands have appeared as the ice shelves along the continent’s coastline has disintegrated over the past few years.
Solar Power in a Future Martian Lifestyle
An artist’s concept of a future biomanufacturing lab on Mars, powered by photovoltaic (solar power) technology. It will also synthesize food and medicines, and manufacture other needed materials, while recycling waste. (Credit: Davian Ho.)
Sometime in the next couple of decades, humans will head to Mars for long-term missions of more than 400 days. Such lengthy stays mean building Martian cities, complete with safe habitats, labs, and other infrastructure. Future Martians will have to do a lot to survive. They’ll build their cities, make their own food, distill water, create fuel, manufacture medicines, and create other supplies. To do that, they’ll use manufacturing facilities that they bring along. That all requires power. Lots of it. As we all know, Mars is noticeably lacking in obvious ways to make electricity. So, what will our intrepid explorers do to generate power for their new lives on the Red Planet?
SpaceX just flew its fastest Dragon astronaut trip to the space station ever
SpaceX just set a new record for its fastest Dragon astronaut trip yet.
Rare Black Moon solar eclipse takes bite out of sun over South America
Skywatchers across parts of the Southern Hemisphere were treated to the first partial eclipse of the year today (April 30).
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' scores its 1st tie-in book from veteran Trek novelist
Author John Jackson Miller delivers the first companion novel for "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" this fall titled "The High Country."
Energize your 'Star Trek' wisdom with 'Phasers on Stun!' by Ryan Britt (exclusive)
Journalist Ryan Britt explores the ever-changing universe of "Star Trek" in "Phasers on Stun!"
'Astronaut Down': Enter a realm of alternate realities in this new sci-fi series from AfterShock Comics (exclusive)
AfterShock Comics delivers "Astronaut Down," a chilling new sci-fi title coming this June.
The first solar eclipse of 2022 has begun and here's the view!
It's the moment skywatchers have been waiting for: The year's first solar eclipse has begun.
Elon Musk shows off new SpaceX rocket engines for Starship. Twitter fans see Daleks.
Elon Musk seems pretty proud of his company SpaceX's new rocket engines. Twitter fans fear they're Daleks.
4 planets line up like ducks in a row in gorgeous night-sky image
The moon is leading a parade of four planets across the predawn sky this week.
How do you get ready for bed in space? This astronaut video reveals all.
In a new video, European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer shares what it's like getting ready for bed while living in space aboard the International Space Station.
