The Best Photos Taken by the Blue Ghost Moon Lander
The Blue Ghost lunar lander's mission may have ended, now resting lifeless on the Moon’s surface, but its success has secured its place in history.
Giant SpaceX Swirl Sparkles Across Swathes of Europe
A large glowing spiral swirl was spotted floating across the skies of Europe last night. It is believed to have been caused by a frozen plume of fuel that emanated from a SpaceX rocket launch.
This Optical Illusion Hubble Image Was 20 Years in the Making
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's latest image combines the work of two different instruments that captured photos of a sparkling spiral galaxy and a prominent star more than 20 years apart.
Terrifying Footage Shows Untethered Astronaut Capturing a Satellite
For this week's historical Friday feature, we are traveling to space to recap remarkable video and photographs showing a NASA astronaut flying untethered miles above Earth that have recently caught the imagination of Reddit.
Energy Facility Could Spoil Observatory’s View of the Night Sky
A proposed green hydrogen production facility in Chile’s Atacama Desert may significantly impact one of the world’s most important astronomical observatories, a new study has found.
Euclid Telescope’s First Survey Finds 26 Million Galaxies in Only One Week
The first survey data from the 600-megapixel Euclid space telescope is available now. The European Space Agency (ESA)'s data release features classified, detailed images of 380,000 galaxies and provide a look at the large-scale organization of the Universe's cosmic web. Euclid observed 26 million galaxies in total in just one week.
Blue Ghost Moon Lander Captures First-Ever Photos of a Lunar Sunset
The Blue Ghost Moon lander has captured the first-ever high-definition photos of a lunar sunset.
World’s Largest Camera is Ready to Take Its First 3,200-Megapixel Photos of the Universe
The groundbreaking 6,600-pound 3,200-megapixel Legacy Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) was installed this week at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. With the final optical component in position, the LSST team will perform final testing before capturing highly anticipated "First Look" photos.
NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Footage of Moon Landing
NASA cameras on the Blue Ghost spacecraft, which successfully completed a lunar landing, have captured incredible, close-up footage of its dramatic touchdown on the Moon.
Photographers Capture Rare Lunar Eclipse That Turned the Moon Red
A rare Blood Moon appeared in the skies last night caused by a total lunar eclipse and photographers were able to capture the spectacular celestial event.
Lunar Satellite Takes Photo of Blue Ghost Spacecraft on the Moon
After Blue Ghost successfully landed on the Moon at the beginning of March, it has now been spotted by an orbiting NASA spacecraft.
NASA SPHEREx Telescope Launches Into Space to Map the Cosmos in 102 Wavelengths
After two scrubbed attempts on March 8 and 10, NASA and SpaceX finally launched NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope aboard a Falcon 9 rocket late on March 11.
Webb’s Dazzling New Photo Shows Pair of Growing Stars
The James Webb Space Telescope's latest high-resolution photo shows Lynds 483 (L483), a pair of actively forming stars, in extraordinary and unprecedented detail.
Remarkable Collection of Historic NASA Space Photos to be Auctioned
Parisian auction house Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will offer collectors an opportunity to purchase early space photographs, including some previously unseen photos captured by NASA astronauts in space and on the Moon.
Fake Website Spewing Out AI Slop Tops Google Search Results
Among the news sites reporting on SpaceX's latest rocket explosion this week was "Science Magazine", a website where all the content, including the pictures, is AI-generated.
Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse Lights Up the Skies This Week, a Treat for Photographers
Photographers will get an opportunity to capture a rare "Blood Moon" eclipse this week as Earth's natural satellite is bathed in red light.
Photo Shows Stricken Moon Lander Lying on its Side
A photo of the Athena Moon lander lying on its side on the lunar surface has confirmed that the spacecraft suffered a fatal mishap.
These Photos Are Flying Through the Universe Stored on a Golden Record
NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 -- spacecraft that are 15.5 billion miles from Earth -- are having two science instruments turned off as they continue to struggle for power on their interstellar journey.
Dramatic Footage Shows Rocket Debris Falling to Earth After SpaceX Starship Explosion
After an enormous SpaceX rocket exploded shortly after it launched from Texas yesterday, the falling debris created a spectacular show captured by citizens on the ground.
Rare Lightning That Shoots Upward Captured From Space
A lightning chaser has spotted a gigantic jet in a photo taken from onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Only a handful of images of this rare form of lightning exists.
The Aurora Lights Could Put on a Dazzling Display Tonight
Aurora lights could illuminate the skies as far south as New York tonight, providing a wonderful opportunity for photographers.
Blue Ghost Spacecraft Captures Sunrise From its Position on the Moon
The Blue Ghost spacecraft which successfully stuck a lunar landing on Sunday has captured an epic sunrise photo from the Moon's perspective.
Blue Ghost Spacecraft’s First Photo From the Moon After Historic Lunar Landing
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 made its historic lunar landing this morning, March 2, at 3:34 AM EST. Firefly is only the second private company to achieve a soft lunar landing, and the Blue Ghost lander is carrying a payload of NASA scientific equipment as part of the CLPS and Artemis lunar mission programs.
Watch a Live Stream of All Seven Planets in the Night Sky Tonight
A live stream will allow armchair skygazers to see all seven planets lining up for a rare planetary parade tonight from the comfort of their own home.
Photographer Captures All Seven Planets Visible in the Night Sky
Yesterday, PetaPixel reported on a rare planetary parade that won't appear again for years and one photographer has already captured all seven worlds in a single image.
Blue Ghost Spacecraft Captures Incredible Close-Up Video of the Moon
The Blue Ghost spacecraft captured a stunning close-up video of the moon with the Earth rising and setting behind.
Seven Planets Visible in the Night Sky Starting Tonight
Astrophotographers start twitching because seven planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune -- will be briefly visible in the night sky this week.
Secretive Space Plane Beams Back Photo Taken High Above Earth
The United States Space Force has released a rare photo taken by X-37B, a secretive space plane that is hosting payloads in highly elliptical orbit.
Lunar Lander Snaps Beautiful Photo of the Moon’s Surface
A spacecraft set to attempt a Moon landing next week has entered lunar orbit and captured a beautiful view of Earth's natural satellite.
Webb Captures Cosmic Fireworks in Unprecedented Timelapse of a Supermassive Black Hole
Astrophysicists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured the longest and most detailed look ever of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
Backyard Photographer Captures Stunningly Clear Photo of Andromeda Galaxy
Capturing high-resolution images of celestial objects outside of the Milky Way is usually the preserve of space telescopes such as Hubble or James Webb. But backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has broken that mold by capturing a 400-megapixel image of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Mars Curiosity Rover Captures Colorful Clouds That Appear in the Same Spot Every Year
The weather on Mars is of great interest to astronauts who may one day venture there and recently the Mars Curiosity rover captured rare and beautiful noctilucent clouds above the Red Planet.
Astronauts Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick Joyfully Nerd Out Over Astrophotography
NASA hosted its first-ever Twitch livestream from the International Space Station (ISS) this week. Astronaut Don Pettit, who is on the ISS now, chatted with fellow astronaut Matthew Dominick, who returned to Earth last October.
Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo, Most Distant Portrait of Earth, Turns 35
35 years ago, the historic NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft captured a Valentine's Day photo, "Pale Blue Dot," that continues to amaze and enchant viewers decades later.
Astronaut Don Pettit Recreates Famous ‘Lightning Bugs’ Photo From Space
Astronaut and photographer Don Pettit has recreated his famous Lightning Bugs photo from 2012 during his most recent mission to space.
600-Megapixel Euclid Telescope Captures ‘Einstein Ring’ Encircling Nearby Galaxy
The Euclid space telescope discovered something incredible in the Milky Way's cosmic neighborhood, a spectacular Einstein ring.
Suitcase-Sized Satellite Captures High-Res Images of Earth
ArkEdge Space, a Japanese startup, says it has captured what might be the highest quality images of Earth taken by a CubeSat, a small satellite.
The ‘Great Comet of 2025’ Lights Up the Skies in Stunning Photos
Comet G3 (ATLAS) recently appeared in the skies above Earth: a rare celestial visitor that is thought to appear just once every 600,000 years. It lit up the skies of the southern hemisphere and has been dubbed the "Great Comet of 2025."
Hubble Photographs Record-Setting Bullseye Galaxy and Galactic ‘Arrow’ That Made Its Rings
Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope investigated a goliath galaxy, LEDA 1313424. Nicknamed the "Bullseye," this galaxy features nine rings, many more than any other known galaxy. A stunning new image shows many never-before-seen details, delighting astronomers and regular viewers alike.
Blue Ghost Spacecraft Captures Epic Video of Earth on its Way to the Moon
The Blue Ghost spacecraft that is soon to land on the Moon continues to capture jaw-dropping imagery from its position orbiting Earth, this time in the form of a spell-binding video.
‘Stranded’ NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Takes ‘Ultimate Selfie’ on Spacewalk
"Stranded" NASA astronaut Sunita Williams captured a stunning selfie as she made history during her ninth spacewalk.
NASA’s SPHEREx to Capture First All-Sky Spectral Survey and Explore Universe’s Origins
The megaphone-shaped SPHEREx space observatory may launch into space next month, ushering in a new era of cosmic exploration. These are the key things to know about SPHEREx and how it works.
Astronomical Photographer Captures His ‘Best Photo’ Yet of Tadpole Nebula After Decades of Attempts
Exceptionally talented Finnish astronomical nature photographer and visual artist J-P Metsävainio is very passionate about the cosmos. His latest image of IC 410, better known as the Tadpole Nebula, is a perfect example of his passion and how his craft has evolved over the decades.
Satellite Imagery Shows Huge Mounds on Mars That Could Unlock Secret History
Thousands of mounds and hills scattered across the Martian landscape offer yet more evidence of the planet’s wetter past, according to recent research.
Amazing Satellite Image Shows Mount Vesuvius Peeking Through the Clouds
A satellite captured a remarkable image showing the summit of Mount Vesuvius peeking through a cloud blanket.
Moon-Bound Spacecraft Captures Beautiful Photo of Earth
A private spacecraft heading to the Moon has snapped an awesome photo of Earth -- showing the planet as a "blue marble" glowing against the vast emptiness of space.
ISS Astronaut Captures Rocket Launch Among the Stars
Astronaut Don Pettit has captured yet another fascinating picture from space showing a long exposure of a rocket launch hidden among the stars.
How to Change a Camera Lens in Zero Gravity
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is a prolific photographer, arguably the best to ever go to space. In a fun new video from aboard the International Space Station, Pettit shows how to change camera lenses in space, and photographers on Earth will surely be envious of Pettit's zero-gravity conditions.
Saturn and Moon Playing Cosmic Hide-and-Seek
In a rare event earlier this month, the Moon occulted Saturn, meaning that from Earth's perspective, Saturn traveled through the sky behind the Moon.
417-Megapixel Andromeda Galaxy Panorama Took Over a Decade to Make
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have completed the most comprehensive survey of the Andromeda galaxy and created a 417-megapixel panorama. It took over a decade to make and includes more than 600 photos.