This week, the U.S. Congress passed a bill with overwhelming bipartisan support protecting NASA’s science programs and the National Science Foundation. A proposal to cut NASA’s science budget by nearly half and cancel more than 40 missions was stopped.
January 19, 2026 at 6:42 AM
This week, the U.S. Congress passed a bill with overwhelming bipartisan support protecting NASA’s science programs and the National Science Foundation. A proposal to cut NASA’s science budget by nearly half and cancel more than 40 missions was stopped.
For this lunation, the perigee of the Moon was January 1 at 9:44 pm UTC. You can also see the planet Jupiter, close to its brightest by 2026 and close to the Full Moon tonight. But while you watch the sky, don’t forget to look for rare and bright fireballs from the Quadrantid meteor rain.
January 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM
For this lunation, the perigee of the Moon was January 1 at 9:44 pm UTC. You can also see the planet Jupiter, close to its brightest by 2026 and close to the Full Moon tonight. But while you watch the sky, don’t forget to look for rare and bright fireballs from the Quadrantid meteor rain.
likely a gigantic gaseous bow shock, similar to a wave of water caused by a fast-moving ship
December 31, 2025 at 8:25 AM
likely a gigantic gaseous bow shock, similar to a wave of water caused by a fast-moving ship
Currently there are over 9000 Starlinks in orbit, with more being launched nearly every week. Other satellite constellations are also being planned.
December 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Currently there are over 9000 Starlinks in orbit, with more being launched nearly every week. Other satellite constellations are also being planned.