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A monumental year

Astronomy

ASTRO LETTERS

WEBB CATCHES THE SPIDER • Infrared view shows new detail in a glowing planetary nebula.

HOT BYTES

BLACK HOLE SEEN SNACKING FAR FROM HOST GALAXY’S CENTER • Astronomers are wondering why this supermassive black hole is 2,600 light-years from where it’s supposed to be.

Rover goes for a spin

QUICK TAKES

Study shakes up lunar geology

NASA REOPENS ARTEMIS 3 LANDER CONTRACT

A PAIR OF UNIQUE BLACK HOLE MERGERS

STARLINK THREATENS RADIO ASTRONOMY • A sweeping new study reveals unintended satellite emissions are interrupting protected frequencies, just as astronomers prepare to unlock the secrets of the early universe.

TOP 10 SPACE STORIES OF 2025 • Amid federal funding uncertainty, commercial spaceflight saw highs and lows, a comet from another star surprised us, and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory began its 10-year survey.

STORIES TO WATCH FOR IN 2026

SKY THIS MONTH • THE SOLAR SYSTEM’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE AS IT APPEARS IN EARTH’S SKY.

RISING MOON • Terrific trio

METEOR WATCH • Sky lights

STAR DOME

PATHS OF THE PLANETS • and colored dots show motions and locations of solar system objects during the month.

COMET SEARCH • Lower latitudes lead

LOCATING ASTEROIDS • A reasonable choice

CELESTIAL CLOCKS • Got some time on your hands? Visit one of these horological masterpieces.

Watch the MOON turn to BLOOD • On March 3, the Moon will change colors as it passes through Earth’s shadow.

MAGNIFICENT NGC CLUSTERS IN THE WINTER SKY • Whether you observe them visually or photograph them, these star cities will delight.

The dance of the Moon

Camera face-off • One-shot color versus monochrome, which is best for you?

NEW PRODUCTS

If Earth stands still

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Mercury at its best

STAR DOME