The space-based telescopes Hubble and Euclid combined forces to capture the vibrant remains of a dying star in stunning new ...

On April 8, 2024, millions across the globe were captivated by the rare and mesmerizing phenomenon of a total solar eclipse.

NASA is sounding an unusually stark alarm: in the coming years, streaks from commercial satellites could creep into almost every image taken by major space telescopes. What was once a pristine, black ...

The first bubble of hot gas seen around another star has been spotted around the "Moth," just 117 light-years away.

NASA has detected a precursor or progenitor to a supernova for the first time – and it's all thanks to old photos.

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is leaving our solar system. See new photos from a European Space Agency orbiter on its way ...

The observations offer a rare glimpse into our solar system's early history.

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and an ESA orbiter bound for Jupiter both recently glimpsed 3I/ATLAS. The comet will make its closest approach to Earth in December but poses no threat and is not visible ...

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new image of what is known as the "Exposed Cranium" nebula, a cloud of gas ...

There may be no enterprise that lends itself so well to the camera as space travel. The universe is a riot of color and light—of galaxies and planets and brightly hued moons. The people who explore ...

With 2025 nearly in the books, let’s revisit some of the highlights of the year in space, from astronomy to spaceflight. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning ...