Space.comThe Vela Incident: Did an American satellite detect a secret nuclear test in 1979?
Was an usual flash detected off the coast of South Africa by an American satellite caused by a secretive atmospheric...
EarthSkySun news: Sun stuff arrived! Auroras possible.
Sun news September 8, 2026: The first CME arrived, sparking a G1 storm at 7:30 UTC. More are inbound, so...
Astronomy MagazineThe Sky Today on Tuesday, September 8: The Moon joins Jupiter
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. September 7: Venus and Spica, side by...
EarthSkyHow many stars can you see on a moonless night?
Have you ever wondered how many stars are visible on a given night? It depends on factors including how dark...
Astronomy Magazine2026 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases
The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon....
NASA APODAPOD: 2026 September 8 – Hubble: Decagon Around Saturn’s South Pole
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 8 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss ...
NASA APODThe Otherworldly Geology of Vasquez Rocks
Layers of sedimentary rock that jut from the Soledad Basin at surprising angles have long enthralled television and film producers,...
Universe TodayThe World's First Spacefaring Commercial Cardiologist Has Lessons for Would-Be Astronauts
Say what you want about the changes to the space industry that’s happened over the past 10-20 years, but one...
Universe TodayChina Postpones the Chang’e-7 Mission
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again - space is hard. Another example, albeit lacking in the destructive...
Universe TodayRubin Observatory Peers Deep Into the Famous COSMOS Field
A new image from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory offers a spectacularly deep view into a famous region of sky...
Astronomy For ChangeJewel Box and Ancient Relic Revealed in Exquisite Detail
What Would the Sky Look Like from an Alien World at the Edge of 47 Tucanae? Since the cluster is...
Space.com'The Last Starship' is 2026's most slept-on space game — you need to check out this 'FTL'-like shipbuilding strategy gem
Dive into this diverting sandbox adventure from Introversion before another microsecond lapses.
Universe TodayQuiet Black Holes With a Stellar Companion Raise Questions About How They Form
Gaia has discovered three stellar mass black holes, each with a small stellar companion. For two of these systems the...
Space.comThe moon will hide Jupiter in broad daylight today — here's how to see it
The moon and Jupiter will meet before dawn on Sept. 8, before the moon hides the giant planet from view...
Space.comEarth's moon could have formed in just 5 hours after giant impact
One day in history about 4.5 billion years ago was a dramatic one for Earth, potentially giving our planet an...
Space.comOn this day in space! Sept. 7, 1995: NASA launches its 100th astronaut flight on space shuttle Endeavour's STS-69 mission
On Sept. 7, 1995, the space shuttle Endeavour launched on mission STS-69, NASA's 100th astronaut flight. Here's why it mattered.
Planetary SocietyAn insider's look at the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Dr. Jason Rhodes, Jet Propulsion Laboratory project scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, shares what to expect from...
Planetary SocietyMeet the next generation of Mars exploration
Countries around the world are planning missions to Mars, including rovers and a sample return from the moon Phobos.
Space.comGalaxies tangled in science and spirit | Space photo of the day for Sept. 7, 2026
"Astronomy is not just science or spirit; it's both at the same time."
Space.comThe future of Earth observation: Private satellites and AI bring benefits but also pose risks
We've entered a new world of Earth observation, in which artificial intelligence helps researchers make sense of an ever-glowing glut...
Astronomy MagazineSept. 7, 1914: The birth of James Van Allen
James Van Allen, who was born in Iowa on Sept. 7, 1914, showed talent and interest in science and math...
Astronomy MagazineWhy aren’t free-floating planets captured when they fly past stars?
Wouldn’t a free-floating planet eventually cross paths with a star or even a black hole and start revolving around it?...
EarthSkySmall asteroid hit Earth’s atmosphere Sunday near Australia
A small asteroid impacted Earth's atmosphere harmlessly on Sunday. Scientists spotted it just 6 hours earlier. It was the 13th...
EarthSkyReef fish survival threatened by motorboat noise
Reef fish exposed to motorboat noise can end up smaller and struggle to escape predators, says new research into dangerous...