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New observatory sends 800,000 asteroid alerts in one night The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially activated its automated warning system to investigate and detect object movements in space. The system went live on February 24 and generated approximately 800,000 alerts on the first night alone. The observatory detected the orbital objects, including asteroids, supernovae…

Planetary Parade 2026: Here’s how six planets line up today A rare planet parade with six planets currently graces the evening sky. The peak alignment will take place on February 28, and the display will remain visible for several days until early March. Often called a planetary parade, this intriguing phenomenon is not a cosmic…

NASA announces a new Artemis moon mission aimed at expanding astronaut exploration efforts NASA has announced a major overhaul of its lunar program, adding a new test mission to the schedule to ensure Artemis astronauts can land safely on the moon. This update comes just two days after the Artemis II mission was postponed to…

Is a human mission to Mars possible within ten years? Jared Isaacman explains NASA and private companies are competing to send people to the moon by planning future Mars missions. NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin continue their ambitious programs to create a moon base and conduct explorations of the solar system. The Artemis program aims…

Total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red on March 2 and 3 The total lunar eclipse will bring a beautiful blood moon display to the sky between March 2 and 3, 2026. Earth creating a direct line between the sun and moon will produce a 58-minute phenomenon that North America will experience during the…

Stunning new photos of the Milky Way shed light on how stars are formed Astronomers have unveiled an intriguing discovery: the largest image ever taken by the ALMA telescope, providing a groundbreaking view of the central molecular zone known as the heart of our Milky Way. This photo, which looks like purple and pink clouds…

Antarctica’s mysterious ‘gravity hole’: what’s behind the evolution of Earth’s deep interior? According to a new study, researchers have identified a huge gravity hole, technically known as a geoid, layer beneath the Antarctic ice surrounding the Southern Ocean. This discovery offers a glimpse into Earth’s deep interior and serves as a dynamic record of slow-moving…

The mystery of Mars’s missing water takes a surprising turn as new research shows regional dust storms are causing massive water loss into space According to new research published in early 2026, our understanding of how Mars became a desert has been completely changed. Although scientists have long known that global dust storms cause water…

Scientists reveal how sleep can unlock your creative potential A new study conducted by neuroscientists has revealed the ability to influence the content of dreams, stimulate creativity and improve problem-solving skills. During the experiments, the Northwestern University researchers used Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) to manipulate the dream during REM sleep. The scientists played specific audio…

NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission faces unexpected delays ahead of its March launch NASA’s upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission has been postponed again after the problem with the helium flow in the rocket’s upper stage was discovered just three weeks before the scheduled launch. The space agency has announced its intention to move the 322-meter…

Total lunar eclipse: what you need to know and where to look A total lunar eclipse, also called the Blood Moon, will take place on Tuesday, March 3. This is one of two lunar eclipses this year and is especially notable because it occurs when Earth passes between the sun and moon. The planet blocks…

The sun appears spotless for the first time in four years, scientists report For the first time since December 2021, the sun appears completely free of sunspots, surprising astronomers. The Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported that the side of the Sun facing our planet is…