The Sky Above: Total lunar eclipse coming in March

This Sky Above episode showcases the total lunar eclipse that will turn the moon a deep shade of red, astronomical spring, and a dazzling planetary conjunction.

Student solves mystery of icy ‘snowmen’ in solar system’s outer reaches

These peculiar celestial 'snowmen' are found in the Kuiper Belt, a vast expanse beyond Neptune, which is filled with icy remnants dating back to the solar system's formation. The region lies beyond ...

Mystery of ancient cosmic ‘snowmen’ floating in deep space has been cracked

Astronomers who have debated why these globular icy objects look the way they do finally have an answer ...
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What’s Up: March 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in March 2026? A total lunar eclipse blood moon takes centre stage, Venus and Saturn cozy up for a conjunction, and we celebrate the vernal equinox.
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4 bright planets light up March evenings — here's where and when to look

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars shine together after sunset in early March, with Mercury at its best of 2026.

NASA's MAVEN detects first evidence of lightning-like activity on Mars

While sifting through the extensive data collected by NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft over the last decade, scientists discovered a familiar type of electromagnetic ...

Rise of the orbital repair robots: How Europe plans to rescue satellites in space

European engineers are building 'breakdown trucks' for satellites, capable of servicing, repairing and refuelling valuable ...