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Mount Etna's terrifying eruption from orbit | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
A satellite from the European Space Agency captured huge plumes of ash and smoke from Europe's largest volcano.

How an odd star in the 'Gaia Sausage' could help solve one of astronomy's most enduring mysteries
By Victoria Corless published
The discovery of a metal-rich star packed with both light and heavy elements hints at exotic stellar explosions and the role of ancient dwarf galaxies in seeding the cosmos with uranium and thorium.

Best binoculars 2025: Survey the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

Japanese company ispace will attempt historic moon landing on June 5
By Andrew Jones published
Tokyo-based ispace hopes to succeed where its 2023 mission fell short, with a new lander, new software and a new chance at lunar history.

What time will Japan's ispace Resilience probe land on the moon on June 5?
By Tariq Malik last updated
The Japanese company ispace will attempt to land its Resilience lander on the moon on June 5. Here's what time and how to watch it live.

Best space lamps 2025 — Light up your world ahead of Father's Day and Amazon Prime Day
By Nicole Cozma last updated
Light up your world with one of our favorite space lamps.

Europe stages a moon landing to learn how to photograph the real thing (photos)
By Keith Cooper published
Built on a set in a specialist facility in , a mockup of a lunar landscape is helping imaging experts learn how to take better images and video footage on the moon.

Lunar landers and 'Transporter' tankers: Blue Origin unveils its blueprint for the moon
By Leonard David published
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has begun revealing how it plans to establish itself as a provider of hardware that will enable long-term human stays on the moon.

You can beat the Father's Day and Prime Day rush with one of the best VR headset deals available, perfect for entertainment and beginners
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The HTC Vive Flow is now $200 off and the perfect VR headset deal for beginners and those seeking light entertainment ahead of Father's Day and Prime Day.
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