'The beacons were lit!' Scientists name merging supermassive black holes after 'Lord of the Rings' locations
Scientists have named two systems of colliding supermassive black holes after Lord of the Rings locations, Gondor and Rohan.
Skywatching
Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.
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Spaceflight
On this day in space: Feb. 13, 2012: 1st Vega rocket launch
On Feb. 13, 2012, the European Space Agency launched its brand-new Vega rocket on its maiden voyage.
Satellite megaconstellations continue to grow. Could their debris fall on us?
As more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched, researchers are exploring the odds people could be struck by falling debris from reentering spacecraft.
SpaceX Crew-12 mission latest news: Dragon capsule reaches orbit with ISS astronauts
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026: Updates on SpaceX and NASA's Crew-12 astronaut launch to the International Space Station.
Watch SpaceX launch Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station this morning
SpaceX will launch the latest batch of astronauts to the International Space Station early Friday morning (Feb. 13), and you can watch the action live.
Deja vu: Vulcan Centaur rocket powers through 'significant performance anomaly' on satellite launch
A Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully launched two U.S. spy satellites on Feb. 12 despite suffering an anomaly with one of its solid rocket boosters, echoing the result of an October 2024 mission.
Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Scientists have found a weird 'inside out' planetary system. Here's what it looks like
Astronomers have discovered a planetary system that appears to flip one of astronomy's most reliable rules on its head.
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Northern lights - live updates
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Life on Earth is lucky: A rare chemical fluke may have made our planet habitable
Life on Earth may exist thanks to an incredible stroke of luck — a chemical sweet spot that most planets miss during their formation but ours managed to hit.
Technology
Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth
From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space and rocket fan in your life, everything from soup to nuts!
