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Man looking at colorful auroras in north Iceland. Snow covered ground with stars and Northern lights dancing in the sky.

Aurora forecast April 1 — Solar storm is running late but tonight could still deliver

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 1 April 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission launch today? Full schedule

Samantha Mathewson last updated 1 April 26

The launch window for Artemis 2 opens on April 1 and runs through April 6. Here's what time you'll need to tune in.

A colorful view of space with tendrils and blobs of gas. A box-out shows a bunch of glowing dots.

This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph

Robert Lea published 31 March 26

NASA's XRISM X-ray spacecraft has clocked 2 million mph winds ripping out of a distant galaxy bursting with star formation.

four people in blue flight suits and sunglasses smile and wave on a concrete tarmac

Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.

Tariq Malik published 31 March 26

NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

image showing comet maps in the crosshairs and the sun behind.

Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?

Joe Rao published 31 March 26

Comet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.

NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical on mobile launcher 1 at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 10, 2026.

Artemis 2 Live: NASA now 1 day away from historic moon mission launch

Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated 31 March 26

Tuesday, March 31, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.

four people in blue flight suits and sunglasses smile and wave on a concrete tarmac — Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke. NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

a black and white photo of people standing around a stage with microphones and speakers — NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to 'Whitey on the Moon' every Monday. This is why. "It ain't about racism. It's about the human condition."

Aurora forecast maps for tonight showing possible aurora view line covering 16 us states. In the background is a image of green ribbons of auroras shining over snowcapped mountains. — Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight March 31 as a speedy coronal mass ejection heads for Earth Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.

an orange rocket on a launch pad at sunset — Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there? Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

Four astroanuts in orange spacesuits with a NASA Artemis 2 patch — Inside Artemis 2: NASA's historic astronaut moon mission explained (video series) Get to know NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with Space.com's exclusive four-part video series Inside Artemis II debuting March 25-March 31.

A white light of the comet 3I/ATLAS is surrounded by a blue glow against a black background — Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly 12 billion years old — so ancient its star system may no longer exist Our solar system's famous "invader" might be as old as the Milky Way itself.

four people in blue flight suits and sunglasses smile for a portrait on an aircraft runway under a sunny sky — Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026 The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.

Skywatching

How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science

By Harry Bennett published 31 March 26

Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

Skywatching Kit

April's full moon decides the date of Easter — here's how it works

By Joe Rao published 31 March 26

The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.

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Night sky tonight (March 31) — See the near-full moon surrounded by spring's brightest stars

By Jamie Carter last updated 31 March 26

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

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What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?
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How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science

Spaceflight

A large white space shuttle labeled in red "NASA" is seen in the darkness of space.

What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?

By Leonard David published 31 March 26

"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."

An illustration of Cassini making a flyby of Saturn's moon Titan

On this day in space: March 31, 2005: NASA's Cassini spacecraft makes a flyby of Saturn's moon Titan

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 31 March 26

On March 31, 2005, NASA's Cassini spacecraft made a flyby of Saturn's largest moon, Titan

Space Exploration

The Artemis 2 prime and backup crews practice eating in a simulator. From left: Jenni Gibbons, backup crew (Canadian Space Agency); Victor Glover, prime crew (NASA) and Christina Koch, prime crew (NASA).

What will the Artemis 2 astronauts eat during their historic moon mission? (video)

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 31 March 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.

Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be doing on each day of NASA's historic moon mission

By Josh Dinner published 31 March 26

The crew's 10-day mission will be filled with science, spacecraft tests, medical checks, survival training and more.

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, left, Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, right, stop for a group photograph as they visit NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, Monday, March 30, 2026, at Launch Complex 39B of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

By Tariq Malik published 30 March 26

A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 31 March 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away

By Robert Lea published 30 March 26

Astronomers have spotted the most distant and brightest "space laser" ever seen, and it's blasting from a galaxy collision that occurred when the universe was half its current age.

Space Photo of the Day

a white-and-orange rocket rolls out of a large hangar at night

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 20 March 26

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

Space Exploration

SpaceX's Ship 39 looks cool as it undergoes cryosystem checks on Sunday March 8

SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

By Robert Lea published 9 March 26

SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39's propellant system, leading to some stunning images.

Space Exploration

An image of RCW 36 in which the Milky Way nebula appears like a vast cosmic bird of prey

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026

By Robert Lea published 6 March 26

The Milky Way nebula RCW 36 resembles a stunning cosmic bird of prey in an incredible Very Large Telescope image.

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Entertainment

'Forbidden Planet' at 70: Why the original sci-fi blockbuster is still out of this world

By Richard Edwards published 31 March 26

The movie that took Shakespeare to the stars, and wrote the blueprint for movie space opera.

Space Movies & Shows

a US Army ranger sergeant in uniform

'It didn't feel like a sci-fi movie': Esai Morales on bringing an Army Ranger to life in Netflix's sci-fi hit 'War Machine' (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 31 March 26

"Playing military characters is always interesting for me. They're all homages to a family member."

Space Movies & Shows

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Search For Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us

By Leonard David published 17 March 26

A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.

Search for Life

Artist's illustration of a free-floating "rogue" planet and its Earth-like moon.

No sun, no problem? How life could thrive on moons of starless 'rogue' planets

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 16 March 26

Exomoons orbiting rogue planets could host liquid water for billions of years, offering potential habitats for life deep in interstellar space.

Search for Life

The SETI Institute's Allen Telescope Array in Northern California searches for radio signals that could have been generated by intelligent alien life.

Where are all the aliens? Maybe space weather is scrambling their transmissions

By Keith Cooper published 8 March 26

We may be missing alien radio signals because they have become smeared beyond the narrowband detectors that SETI utilizes, a new study suggests.

Search for Life

Technology

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Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras

By Harry Bennett last updated 31 March 26

It's the final day of the Amazon Spring Sale, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.

Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth

By Rich Owen last updated 27 March 26

From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space and rocket fan in your life, everything from soup to nuts!

NASA Artemis 2 gifts we love: Top picks for aspiring astronauts

By Rich Owen last updated 27 March 26

Ready to launch your support? Check out this stellar collection of space-flight merch I've personally picked to back the amazing team of the NASA Artemis 2 mission.

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