Astronomical discoveries and the rare 2026 total solar eclipse highlight a busy week for space and science enthusiasts.

Western Europe experienced its first total solar eclipse in 27 years, with millions across Spain, the UK, and Iceland gathering to witness the rare celestial spectacle.

Astronomers have identified a potentially new class of cosmic object dubbed a black hole 'star,' which is the size of our solar system and emits a brilliant red light.

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured imagery of a galaxy containing three supermassive black holes, with two of them appearing to be in the process of merging.

Data from the MOTHRA telescope array is providing new insights into the aftermath of stellar death, specifically observing debris dissolving near the Helix Nebula.

Physicists have reported compelling new evidence for the existence of 'glueballs,' hypothetical particles composed entirely of force-carrying gluons.

The Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak, offering skywatchers an ideal viewing opportunity on the moonless nights following the solar eclipse.

SpaceX is facing significant local opposition regarding its proposal to construct an 18-mile rocket launch facility on the Louisiana coast, with critics citing risks to fragile ecosystems.

Scientists continue to investigate the 'Great Silence' in the universe, debating why advanced civilizations remain undetected despite the vast size and age of the cosmos.