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What colour is the sun and what makes things glow in the dark? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

New moon of April 2026 brings incredible views of the constellation Hydra, Jupiter, Venus and more this week

The new moon is the perfect time to spot faint constellations, galaxies and a quartet of planets in the dawn sky.

Space

Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire

The heat shield on Artemis 2's Orion capsule appears to have held up incredibly well during its scorching downward trip through Earth's atmosphere, mission commander Reid Wiseman said.

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Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the sun

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS changed significantly as it flew by the sun last fall, astronomers have discovered.

Space

This giant telescope could discover habitable exoplanets and secrets of our universe — if it gets its funding

Things are gearing up in the development of the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile, as its developers enter the final design phase before the project goes before Congress for funding.

Space

Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says

The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission —and what they learned bodes well for future Artemis flights.

Space

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

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'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo

Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman.

Space

Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo)

Blue Origin conducted a static fire test today (April 16) with a flight-proven New Glenn booster, paving the way for a planned launch on Sunday morning (April 19).

Space

The Lyrid meteor shower 2026 has begun! Here's what to expect

Fireballs and meteors could be seen anytime the constellation Lyra is above the horizon.

Space

Mysterious green fireball lights up UK skies, experts reveal what it was

On April 13th, a brilliant green fireball graced the UK night sky, mesmerising everyone who had the chance to see it. As videos of the vivid streak spread like wildfire across social media, conversations erupted about what viewers just witnessed.

The Times of India

This may be the daughter of one of our universe's 1st stars. Scientists call it an 'ancient immigrant'

The star is escaping the Large Magellanic Cloud for the Milky Way.

Space

Private Japanese spacecraft will inspect 2 dead satellites in 2027

Astroscale's 2027 ISSA-J mission will mark the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.

Space

How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.

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A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.

The Independent UK

Scientists discover black hole jets are as powerful as 10,000 suns

Led by the University of Oxford’s Steve Prabu, the international research team utilized 18 years of high-resolution radio imaging from a global telescope network

Space

SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)

SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.

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How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b — work that could clarify the line between planets and stars.

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A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date — but its exploration of the universe continues.

Space

Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers

The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.

Space

Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)

The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.

The Times of India

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: Oldest known meteor display set to illuminate UK skies

The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to illuminate the night sky from April 16 to April 30, offering stargazers a chance to witness one of the oldest known celestial displays, observed for over 2,500 years.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'NOVA: Return to the Moon' online for free — from anywhere on planet Earth

Learn more about the incredible voyage of the Artemis II NASA mission with "NOVA: Return to the Moon" — Here's how to watch the new documentary online and for free

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See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo

The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.

Space

A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns

Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.

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