For the first time ever, plants were sprouted on the moon - but didn't survive long - as part of a biosphere experiment on China's Chang'e-4 lander. Read more.
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Within a triangle of 3 bright stars - hidden in between the many bright and glittering stars visible at this time of year - you'll find the constellation of Monoceros the Unicorn. Read more.
The Jupiter-Venus conjunction was January 22. By January 23, Jupiter - the fainter planet - already appeared above Venus in the morning sky from Earth's southerly latitudes. For all of us, Jupiter will continue moving up and away from Venus before sunup. But these 2 worlds will remain close into early February. Photo by Nikunj Rawal in Jamnagar, India. Thanks, Nikunj! See more photos.
