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From dazzling Jupiter high in the evening sky to elusive Mercury low at sunset, February 2026 offers one of the year's best planetary lineups.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

A bright streak of light briefly crossed the night sky above Wellington, New Zealand, on 30 January, catching the attention of residents and online viewers alike. The moment was captured by a fixed webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club, where the light appeared reflected on the water below before fading…

"JADES-ID1 is giving us new evidence that the universe was in a huge hurry to grow up."

NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.

While the world awaits the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years, Time magazine is celebrating the momentous event with a special Artemis 2 cover issue that hit newsstands on Jan. 30.

We show how this "cosmic clock" uncovers the evolution of rivers, coasts and habitats.

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.