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CNET experts demystify space — from the moon's surface to distant galaxies.

Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF

Bright Green Comet on 50,000-Year Journey Passes Earth This Week

The comet, expected to be the brightest of 2023, has been seen sporting a rare "anti-tail."

Dark space with a diffuse, hazy galaxy in the middle, distance galaxies in the background and a small trail of a streaking asteroid.

Hubble Spots Stealthy Asteroid Photobombing a Fuzzy Galaxy

By Amanda Kooser

A black and white still from the found footage shows a close-up of Georges Lemaître sitting in front of a bookshelf.

Lost Interview With Father of Big Bang Reveals Captivating Conversation

By Monisha Ravisetti

On the left is a wispy, beige version of Jupiter. On the right is the same image, except with blue, orange and yellow-ish hues.

Why NASA's Image of Jupiter's True Colors Is So Very Special

By Monisha Ravisetti

Aerial view of Mars from Ingenuity helicopter shows a low, rocky ridge and an expanse of sand.

NASA Mars Helicopter Snaps Awesome Views on Aerial Scouting Mission

By Amanda Kooser

NASA Perseverance rover poses in a full-body selfie on a brown, pebbly Mars landscape. Horizon line in the distance, wheel tracks on the ground, sample tubes on the surface, including one right in front of the car-sized wheeled robot.

NASA Perseverance Rover Poses for Striking Mars Sample Depot Selfie

By Amanda Kooser

Latest

Keep up with the latest news about our universe — from space missions to asteroids.

Bright Green Comet on 50,000-Year Journey Passes Earth This Week

'Worst-Case Scenario' Space Junk Collision Barely Avoided

Lost Interview With Father of Big Bang Reveals Captivating Conversation

Potentially 'Alien' Comet Survives a Close Encounter With the Sun

See 4 Exoplanets Dance Around Their Star in Wondrous Time-Lapse Video

NASA Mars Helicopter Snaps Awesome Views on Aerial Scouting Mission

Scientists Find 17-Pound Meteorite in Antarctica: One Hefty Space Rock

NASA Looks Down at Mars, Spots Bear's Face Looking Back

NASA Mars Rover Triumphantly Completes First Sample Depot on Another World

Odd Camera Problem on NASA Juno Spacecraft Messing With Jupiter Images