There’s a giant, peanut-shaped object orbiting the Sun, and it’s name is Halley’s comet. Like all comets, it’s a cosmic ...

Using debris modeling and simulations, the U.S. Space Force, the branch of the military that deals with the nation’s space ...

SpaceX is now seeking FAA approval to add new trajectories as Starship strives to reach orbit. Under the plan, the rocket ...

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The first full moon of 2026 — the wolf supermoon — reaches its full phase early on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Named for mid-winter and a traditional association with howling wolves in North America, this ...

The new year is bringing an extraordinary lunar event: The first full moon of 2026, known as the wolf moon, will also be the year's inaugural supermoon — appearing noticeably larger and brighter than ...

Get ready to cry wolf for the first full moon of 2026. The first full moon of the year falls on Jan. 3 this year, according to NASA. On this day, the near side of the moon is fully illuminated as it ...

Looking for a telescope for the moon? We recommend the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ as the best for basic astronomy in our best beginner's telescope guide. The January 2026 full moon is upon ...

Ethan Hawke has been nominated for an Oscar for lead actor for his role in “Blue Moon,” directed by Richard Linklater from a screenplay by Robert Kaplow.

If you’ve been hoping to spot a supermoon, mark your calendar. The full "wolf moon" on January 3 will appear bigger and brighter than usual—and it’s the last supermoon we’ll see until November 2026. A ...