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One of the largest asteroid craters on Earth is much bigger than we thought – and may have had devastating consequences
The impact that produced Zhamanshin could have released energy equivalent to an explosion of over 240,000 million tonnes of TNT
Scientists could dim the Sun as a quick fix for the climate crisis. Here's why it could cause global chaos
Scientists know how to alter our atmosphere to try and fix climate change, but doing so could bring other potential unintended impacts
After the close conjunction, what next for Venus and Jupiter? Here's how to see them over the rest of June
Track Venus and Jupiter and see their close encounter in June 2026
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Astronomers see star devoured by black hole, surviving and coming back for seconds. And there's a twist...
AT2018fyk a tidal disruption event in which a supermassive black hole devoured a star, then came back for seconds
These are the best images of comet 3I/ATLAS captured so far
Images of the interstellar visitor
Mars was once wet with a thick atmosphere. 3 billion years ago, both disappeared. Now scientists may have finally found Mars’s missing atmosphere and water
Mars’s missing atmosphere and water may have finally been found
We may need new physics. Scientists say mini-universes could form within dying stars
Could gravastars form from collapsing stars, generating mini-universes that counteract the gravitational collapse with dark energy?
Scientists have found a new way to look for advanced alien life across the Galaxy
Model could find patterns across multiple planets that reveal life – whatever form it takes
"Crisis averted" – The Universe is still expanding. Scientists say they've debunked a study that claims dark energy doesn't exist
A 2026 study claims to have debunked a 2025 study announcing dark energy doesn't exist. New study says the Universe is working as expected.
How to see crater Reinhold on the Moon. A guide to locating this beautiful feature and key features to observe in and around it
Reinhold has managed to keep its good looks and appears like a perfect specimen
Mars may have had a lost moon – could this explain why scientists are finding evidence of ancient tidal seas on the Red Planet?
Evidence of tides on Mars caused by ancient seas could point to a third, lost moon of Mars. Here's the evidence to back up the theory
NASA has announced the Artemis III crew. Here's what we know about the next stage in America's return to the Moon
Meet the crew of Artemis III
Venus and Jupiter's beautiful close encounter captured by photographers from around the world
Images of the Venus–Jupiter close conjunction in June 2026, which culminated in the closest approach on 9 June.
Watch the Venus–Jupiter conjunction online – astronomers are live-streaming the planets' close encounter for the world to see
Watch the Venus–Jupiter conjunction of 9 June 2026 live online, courtesy of a livestream provided by the Virtual Telescope Project
Venus and Jupiter are at their closest tonight. This is the best night to see the planet spectacular
How to see the Venus–Jupiter conjunction this week
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, June 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
What to do on disclosure day – scientists just updated the rules about how to announce extraterrestrial intelligence to the world
SETI scientists have updated protocols regarding how researchers should announce the existence of alien intelligence to the world
US space firm Blue Origin just extracted oxygen from Moon dust. Here's why it could transform spaceflight
Blue Origin's Air Pioneer device can extract oxygen from Moon dust – a development with the potential to revolutionise crewed spaceflight
Scientists have made a huge discovery at the enormous black hole at the centre of our Galaxy. And they found something pointing right at it
Astronomers had spotted evidence of past eruptions from Sagittarius A*, but had never seen it happening in real time
See two planets kiss this weekend. Venus and Jupiter are bright in the west after sunset. Here's how to see the Solar System encounter
A quick, beginner's guide to observing Venus and Jupiter – and Mercury – this weekend.
Landmark discovery finds magnetism on distant planets – could be a game-changer in the search for life beyond Earth
Magnetic fields have been directly detected at exoplanets for the first time –discovery made during study of wind speeds on gas giants
"Our spacecraft will be extraterrestrial artefacts." Scientists scanned for alien tech at interstellar comet. Here's what they found
Extraterrestrial intelligence experts scanned comet 3I/ATLAS looking for technosignatures
Venus and Jupiter 'kiss' in the sky this month. How to see the two planets' close approach
See Venus and Jupiter meet for a celestial summer spectacle
The 2026 Strawberry Moon rises at the end of June. Here's how to see it
How to see the June 2026 full Moon
