In March, major astronomical events will occur, such as the equinox, a total lunar eclipse that will be visible in America, and the disappearance of Saturn's rings.
Astronomy
Using a laser ablation technique, NASA aims to study gypsum deposits on Mars in search of ancient bacterial life. The device aims to search for gypsum deposits that may have preserved signs of ancient life.
The Zhurong rover on Mars has found sediments with traits similar to terrestrial beaches, revealing clues about ancient bodies of water and possible habitable conditions on the red planet.
Mars has always been believed to have been red due to the rocks on its surface filled with iron. Scientists have published a new study in Nature showing the oxidation of a mineral to give the planet its red color.
Three MIT-designed payloads will soon land on the moon’s south pole, gathering data to aid future Artemis astronauts and lunar settlement planning.More information: NASA to drill into the Moon for water for future space missions
Astronomers believe they have observed a strange star forming and, if confirmed, it is the first observation of a star of its kind.
Get ready for a celestial spectacle that doesn’t come around often. While it's not unusual to see a few planets align on the same side of the Sun, witnessing the alignment of seven planets in our solar system is a rarer occurrence.More information: What is a planet? This is what the planets of our solar system look like
Is there life beyond Earth? Geoscientists have explored this possibility and have come to a surprising conclusion that you may not have expected.
Our star continues to put on a show and a few days ago the most powerful solar flare of 2025 took place: an X-class flare. What could its effects be? We explain it here.
Often mistaken for stars, shooting stars are one of the most popular and beautiful astronomical phenomena to observe. Here we explain how they form and why they occur.
Our natural satellite is a tremendously hostile place, with extreme temperature differences between day and night due to the absence of an atmosphere and a series of factors to take into account.
Traditionally, planets in the solar system have been considered to be rounded in shape, but is this really the case? What makes planets take on a round shape?