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How to see a 'planet parade' of 4 bright planets in January's night sky (video)

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn shine in a January planet alignment, NASA says.

Space · Jan 11, 2025

SpaceX assembles the world's largest rocket for Starship Flight 7 test launch (photos)

SpaceX just stacked its Starship megarocket to prepare for the vehicle's seventh test flight, which is scheduled for Jan. 13.

Space · Jan 10, 2025

The Full Wolf Moon 'eats' Mars tonight. Here's how to see it

On the night of Jan. 13, the full moon will appear to pass in front of Mars, resulting in an occultation visible from the United States, much of southern and eastern Canada, and West Africa.

Space · Jan 10, 2025

How to see the full 'Wolf Moon' swallow Mars this week

The Wolf Moon — the first full moon of the year and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere — will be best seen on Jan. 14, shortly after it has occulted Mars.

LiveScience · Jan 10, 2025

Mars rock samples may contain evidence of alien life, but can NASA get them back to Earth?

NASA will explore two different strategies for fetching Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover, and there's a chance these samples contain evidence of alien life.

LiveScience · Jan 9, 2025

Blue Origin delays 1st New Glenn rocket launch due to rough seas for landing

Bad weather for a rocket landing has pushed Blue Origin's first New Glenn launch to Jan. 12.

Space · Jan 9, 2025

Food grows better on the moon than on Mars, scientists find

Scientists expect the moon to have better soil for growing food than the red planet

Space · Jan 9, 2025

See a 'parade' of 6 planets fill the sky on Saturday night — before a bonus 7th planet joins in March

Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.

LiveScience · Jan 9, 2025

See Mars at its best and closest this weekend — no telescope required

As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or wait until 2027.

LiveScience · Jan 9, 2025

Elon Musk’s rage-fests on X make it clear that he wants something. I think I know what it is

The billionaire appears to have a David Brent-like desire to be seen as an entertainer. Please let him get back to conquering Mars, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025