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August full moon 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon arrives ahead of close planetary pass

Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.

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What was the Star of Bethlehem?

The Star of Bethlehem probably wasn't a star.

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February full moon 2025: See Mars disappear behind the Snow Moon

February's Snow Moon peaks on Feb. 12, just three days after occulting Mars. Here's what to expect.

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How to photograph the moon using a camera: techniques, kit, and settings

These are the techniques, times and tools you'll need to photograph the moon using a camera.

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How fast is Earth moving?

Earth is moving much faster than it seems.

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The 10 most Earth-like exoplanets

Scientists have found more than 5,000 exoplanets since the first such world was confirmed orbiting a sunlike star in 1995. We explore the ones most similar to Earth.

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How long does it take to get to Mars?

We explore how long it takes to get to Mars and the factors that affect a journey to the Red Planet.

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January full moon 2025: The Wolf Moon hides Mars

The full Wolf Moon of January 2025 occurs on Jan. 13 and will pass in front of Mars during a lunar occultation visible from North America.

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Track the ISS: How and where to see it

Here's how to track the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth and see where it is right now.

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When will the sun die?

Here we explore why our sun won't live forever and what will happen when it finally runs out of fuel.

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10 Christmas space facts to get you into the festive spirit

The holiday season and space might just be more closely connected than you thought.

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The 'Black Knight' satellite: A 120-year-old conspiracy theory

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

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December full moon 2024: The Cold Moon eclipses Mars

The Full Cold Moon of December 2024 rises on Dec. 15. Three days later, the moon will occult Mars.

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NASA's 10 new astronauts: pilots, doctor, physicist, cyclist

NASA has picked 10 new astronauts, half of them military pilots, as it looks ahead to the moon and Mars

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How to Photograph the ISS

How to photograph the ISS. It requires a little planning and research, but this guide will explain everything.

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Stargazing with Binoculars: Beginner Tips

Learn how to get the most out of your binoculars and improve your stargazing experience with our easy-to-follow guide.

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The Psyche mission: A visit to a metal asteroid

Psyche is a NASA mission that will explore a 140-mile-wide (225 kilometers) metallic asteroid called 16 Psyche. To provide an insight into planetary formation.

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The best (and worst) Mars landings of all time

Not every mission to Mars has been successful.

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Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Jan.3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.

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Ursid meteor shower 2025: Everything you need to know

This low-key meteor shower is well worth a watch.

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14 of the biggest spacecraft ever to fall from space

A rundown of some of the biggest spacecraft to smash into Earth beyond their operators' control.

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SpaceShipOne: The first private spacecraft

SpaceShipOne was a major turning point for private spaceflight.

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NASA's Spirit Rover: Everything you need to know

Spirit's explorations provided scientists with a remarkable glimpse into Mars' early and wet history.

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Project Mercury: America's 1st crewed space program

Project Mercury was NASA's program that launched the first American astronauts into space, completing a total of six crewed spaceflights.

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New Glenn: Blue Origin's powerful reusable rocket

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket has a reusable first stage, like those of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.

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