The Moon has a reputation as a frozen, silent world, but a growing body of evidence suggests it is still shifting and straining deep below the surface. From long scarps that wrinkle the crust to fresh ...

M87* and Sag A*. The fact that we can capture such images is remarkable, but they might be the only black holes we can ...

The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative ...

A study has cast doubt on the idea that Jupiter's moon Europa, where NASA has sent a spacecraft, could have conditions to support contemporary life.

The next full moon will be on Sunday, Feb. 1. 5:09 p.m. (EST). It will officially reach its full moon phase at 5:09 p.m. EST ...

China’s lunar prep sends 28 astronauts to remote caves to train for the Moon. Discover how this daring mission simulates the Moon’s harsh conditions ...

Using lunar ice to make rocket fuel could help future lunar settlements sustain themselves and provide a launch pad for astronauts to reach Mars. Water will be an extremely important resource on the ...

If you’ve been hoping to spot a supermoon, mark your calendar. The full "wolf moon" on January 3 will appear bigger and brighter than usual—and it’s the last supermoon we’ll see until November 2026. A ...

Here's the best time and day to see January's full moon, known as the wolf moon. Considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers, the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak Jan. 3-4. You can also ...

Get ready to cry wolf for the first full moon of 2026. The first full moon of the year falls on Jan. 3 this year, according to NASA. On this day, the near side of the moon is fully illuminated as it ...

The first full moon of 2026 will rise this week. It will be what's known as a "supermoon." This week's supermoon will be the last one until November, 2026. The first full moon of 2026 will rise this ...

Looking for a telescope for the moon? We recommend the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ as the best for basic astronomy in our best beginner's telescope guide. The January 2026 full moon is upon ...