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Hubble takes one of the most detailed looks at neighboring Andromeda galaxy everSpace Photo of the Week The most famous giant spiral galaxy in the universe has been revealed not to be the star factory it once was, just as NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to unlock even more breathtaking cosmic insights.
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Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatchers for yearsA solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching.
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How to build the perfect solar eclipse kit for any budgetWhether you have $50 or $1,000 to spend, here's how to build an eclipse kit for Aug. 12, 2026.
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Which solar eclipse viewing method is right for you?From eclipse glasses to smart telescopes, here are eight safe ways to experience the Aug. 12, 2026, solar eclipse
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Catch an orange 'Buck Moon' rise tonight before a month of solar and lunar eclipsesJuly's full moon will be at its best on the night of July 29. It's the last regular full moon before a total solar eclipse and partial lunar eclipse in August.
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The ultimate packing list for Aug. 12, as a solar eclipse coincides with the Perseid meteors peakFrom solar binoculars and smart telescopes to camp chairs and stargazing tents, here's what to consider for one of the greatest days of skywatching in years.
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7 ways to photograph the 2026 total solar eclipse — from smartphone to telescopeWhether you're carrying a phone, a mirrorless camera or a smart telescope, here are some tried and tested ways to capture the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse.
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2 meteor showers peak on the same night this week — when to get the best viewsThe Delta Aquariids peak on July 30-31, kicking off "meteor season," though bright moonlight will likely limit views.
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Humanity's first look at the surface of Mars shared on 50th anniversary of historic NASA landingSpace Photo of the Week NASA has unearthed the historic photos its Viking 1 lander sent home just after landing on Mars in July 1976.
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James Webb telescope captures never-before-seen glimpse of 'Centaur' galaxy's battle wounds — Space photo of the weekSpace Photo of the Week A JWST image of the nearby Centaurus A galaxy reveals star dust, collision scars and the fingerprint of a black hole.
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NASA celebrates America's 250th birthday with red, white and blue snaps of the cosmosSpace photo of the week NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory celebrates the Fourth of July with a dazzling array of red, white and blue space phenomena.
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Tonight's full moon is the lowest, and one of the smallest 'micromoons' all yearJune's full Strawberry Moon will be the lowest-hanging and one of the smallest full moons of 2026. It will be at its fullest on Monday night, June 29.
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When does the next full moon rise?When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Strwaberry Moon" in June.
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James Webb telescope finds a cosmic cloud of creation in the Sword of OrionSpace Photo of the Week A new James Webb telescope snap shows off the glowing gas, sculpted jets and newborn stars lurking within the giant cosmic cloud OMC-2, located in the Sword of Orion.
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Summer solstice 2026: When does summer start in the Northern Hemisphere?What is the summer solstice, and when does it happen? The longest day of the year falls on either June 20 or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's everything you need to know about the start of summer.
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Artemis II crew's iconic view of Earth shows simultaneous auroras over both polesSpace photo of the week The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission captured more than they bargained for when they photographed the nightside of Earth, right after starting their historic journey to the moon.
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The Milky Way returns: How to take breathtaking photos of our galaxy this summerLearn how to photograph the Milky Way in June with expert astrophotography tips on dark skies, camera settings, timing and composition.
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Jupiter and Venus conjunction: See two bright planets at the same time this weekendA close conjunction of the two brightest planets in the night sky will take place over several evenings, with the best time to look being June 8-11.
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Ultra-rare meteorite could be evidence of a lost planet that once orbited near Earth — Space photo of the weekA rare meteorite found in the Sahara Desert may be evidence of a long-lost "protoplanet" that formed in the early solar system before being destroyed in a colossal collision, a new study suggests
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Blue Moon 2026: An extremely rare micromoon rises tonight
A rare Blue Moon, the second full moon in May, will also be a "micromoon" near its farthest point from Earth.
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Mars looks blue and bruised in surreal new images from Psyche spacecraft — Space photo of the weekOn its way to a metal asteroid, NASA's Psyche probe tested its cameras as it got a gravity assist from the Red Planet.
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Webb and Hubble sink deep into the dazzling Whirlpool Galaxy — Space photo of the weekA striking new image of the Whirlpool Galaxy is helping astronomers solve one of the biggest mysteries in star formation.
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Eta Aquariids to peak this week: How to see 'shooting stars' dropped by Halley's CometThe Eta Aquariids will peak May 5-6, with debris from Halley's Comet creating swift meteors, though bright moonlight will make them harder to see.
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Scientists detect an enormous halo around the iconic Sombrero Galaxy — Space photo of the weekThe 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera in Chile has captured an extended halo and a dust-filled disk around the hat-shaped Sombrero Galaxy.
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