In just seven nights of observation, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory spotted a massive asteroid that's breaking records. This space rock, named 2025 MN45, is about 2, 300 feet wide, making it bigger than most skyscrapers. What's even crazier? It spins super fast, completing a full rotation in just 113
A tech billionaire and his wife are making a big bet on telescopes. They are putting a lot of money into four new telescopes. One of them is a space telescope that could be a big deal. It's called Lazuli. This telescope is set to launch in late 2028. It will be bigger and better than the Hubble Spac
Space enthusiasts have a new way to engage with the cosmos. A crossword puzzle has been created using the latest space news from the past week. This puzzle is not just for experts. It's for anyone who enjoys learning about space. The puzzle covers a wide range of topics. These include planetary sci
Up on Mount Hamilton, a historic telescope is in trouble. A fierce storm on Christmas morning tore open the dome housing the Great Refractor telescope. This telescope, built way back in the 1880s, is a big deal in astronomy. It's still a star attraction, drawing crowds to peek through its lens. But
Tonight, the sky is putting on a show. The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak, and it's not alone. The first supermoon of the year will also make an appearance. But before you rush outside, there are a few things to know. The Quadrantids are no ordinary meteor shower. They stand out because of
The latest Hubble image of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, processed by SpaceTracker, has revealed some fascinating details. This object, which has been closely watched by astronomers, shows a structure that doesn't fit the usual patterns seen in comets. The image, which was captured on November 3
In early January 2026, sky gazers will be treated to a special show. The first full moon of the year, nicknamed the Wolf Moon, will light up the night sky. This moon is extra special because it's a supermoon. That means it will look bigger and brighter than usual. The Wolf Moon gets its name from t
In 2025, something unusual happened in space. A visitor from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS, showed up in our solar system. It didn't act like any comet we've seen before. Scientists were puzzled. They expected it to behave in a certain way, but it didn't. At first, telescopes picked up faint
January skies are set for a celestial showdown. A supermoon and a meteor shower are happening at the same time. But the bright moon might make it hard to see the shooting stars. The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak late Friday into early Saturday. Usually, people can see about 25 meteor
In the vast cosmos, a peculiar planet has caught the eye of scientists. This world, dubbed PSR J2322-2650b, is as big as Jupiter but has a unique lemon-like shape. What makes it even stranger is its atmosphere, which is a mix of helium and molecular carbon, something never seen before. This planet
