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Here's what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse

The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.

Space · Feb 12

Can a nonprofit help protect Earth from dangerous asteroids? How the B612 Foundation has taken on the challenge

For nearly a quarter-century, the nonprofit B612 Foundation has helped scientists track dangerous asteroids and educated the public about the threats space rocks pose to Earth.

Space · Feb 12

Vulcan Centaur rocket launches 'neighborhood watch' satellites for the US military (video)

Liftoff of the USSF-87 mission occurred at 4:22 a.m. ET on Thursday (Feb. 12).

Space · Feb 11

Morgan Freeman narrates the glorious rise and meteoric fall of 'The Dinosaurs' in new Netflix series (video)

Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment's 4-part dino-doc arrives March 6

Space · Feb 11

Are sunrises and sunsets more spectacular in winter?

Shorter days, crisp clean air and a low winter sun all play a role in those vivid pink and golden skies.

Space · Feb 11

Why are the launch windows for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission so short?

NASA's Artemis 2 mission, which will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon, can launch on just 11 days in March and April combined. Why are there so few opportunities to fly?

Space · Feb 11

Artemis 2 rocket chills with the 'Snow Moon' | Space photo of the day for Feb. 11, 2026

Target and arrow in a single frame.

Space · Feb 11

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers secret supermassive black holes that escape traditional detection

New research reveals how quiet galactic engines can help shape entire galaxies.

Space · Feb 11

Where will the annular solar eclipse be visible on Feb. 17?

The 'ring of fire' eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, will be witnessed by more penguins than people.

Space · Feb 11

Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years later

The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system.

Space · Feb 11