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March 25, 2023

Webb Space Telescope captures dust storm on remote planet

Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA said researchers have spotted silicate cloud features in the swirling atmosphere of a planet 40 light-years away from Earth.

March 24, 2023

March planetary alignment: How and when to see it

A planetary alignment is reportedly slated for the end of the month. The dazzling display will include our moon and five planets, including Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus.

March 16, 2023

NASA sees active Venus volcano for first time ever

NASA said scientists have seen direct evidence of active volcanism on Venus for the first time, looking at images taken decades ago by the Magellan mission.

March 11, 2023

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter captures breathtaking shot of Martian sunset

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captured a stunning image of a Martian sunset last month. The helicopter landed on the Red Planet's Jezero Crater in February 2021.

February 24, 2023

Outer shell of Venus may be resurfacing the planet, NASA says

NASA scientists found that the outer shell of Venus may be resurfacing the planet. The team studied geological features called "coronae" in Magellan mission images.

February 22, 2023

Moon and Venus to make spectacularly close approach in evening sky

The moon and Venus are reportedly expected to make a close approach on Wednesday in what is known as an appulse, which NASA says is similar to a conjunction.

February 15, 2023

Earth-sized exoplanet discovered using NASA data

A team of international researchers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star K2-415. K2-415b is located 72 light-years away from the blue marble.

February 14, 2023

New Hubble Telescope image of Saturn reveals mysterious features

Strange spokes are seen on a new image of Saturn captured by the Hubble Space Telescope team at NASA. The Voyager mission first observed the spokes in the early 1980s.

January 13, 2023

NASA’s Webb uncovers star formation in cluster's 'dusty ribbons'

New findings from the James Webb Space Telescope are shedding light on star formation in a dynamic cluster located in a dwarf galaxy that lies close to the Milky Way.

January 4, 2023

Florida man temporarily blinds police helicopter pilot with laser

A Florida police helicopter pilot had to temporarily turn over the controls when a man shined a laser into the cockpit multiple times (Credit: Brevard County Sheriff's Office).