World won't go dark on Aug. 2 but eclipse is coming

Hello space fans! | World won't go dark on Aug. 2 but eclipse is coming | Spain offers to revive Thirty Meter Telescope Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version July 25, 2025 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Hello space fans! It's Friday and we have lots of news for you, starting with the viral claim that the world "will go dark" on August 2nd. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) this will only happen on August 2nd, 2027, two years from now, as what we're calling the "eclipse of the century" is coming.  In other news, lawmakers and NASA employees protest the mass layoffs and proposed budget cuts for the space agency, Spain is offering 400 million euros to revive Thirty Meter Telescope as Trump proposes shutting it down, and cosmic rays dominate "Fantastic Four." We have all that and more for your daily read.  As it's Friday, we also have our weekly roundup of what some of our staff are reading/playing/watching as you kick back and recharge.  Thanks for exploring with us. Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com World won't go dark on Aug. 2 but eclipse is coming A viral claim says the world will go dark on Aug. 2. It won't -- but a record-breaking solar eclipse is coming in 2027. Read More Spain offers to revive Thirty Meter Telescope "Spain wants and can be the home of the future of astronomy and astrophysics." Read More Space quiz! What are cosmic rays? Click here for the answer! Lightwaves emitted in only certain colors A type of science fiction ray gun Particles emitted from the noble gases High energy particles from space traveling at the speed of light Spaceflight Lawmakers & NASA employees protest mass layoffs They're telling everyone to "jump ship." Read More NASA or Space Force: Taking over DART mission "In my opinion, planetary defense is an operational mission which should be formally tasked to U.S. Space Command." Read More Science & Astronomy Experts calculate universe dies in 33 billion years The theorists predict that the beginning of the end will be in about 10 billion years -- less than the present age of the universe. Read More New images from NASA's Chandra telescope The universe can be beautiful, as Chandra and other observatories reveal. Read More Technology AI & satellite data are helping rid illegal fishing "The ocean is no longer too big to watch." Read More 'Skyfall' Mars mission can drop 6 helicopters on Mars "With six helicopters, Skyfall offers a low-cost solution that multiplies the range we would cover, the data we would collect, and the scientific research we would conduct." Read More Search for Life 'Super-Earth' exoplanet may support life "Finding a temperate planet in such a compact system makes this discovery particularly exciting." Read More Entertainment Cosmic rays in 'Fantastic Four:' what are they? "It's the cosmic rays!! I warned you about 'em!!" Read More Today in Space On this day: July 25, 1984: First female spacewalk The Russian cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya spent over three hours in space. Read More Image of Day: SpaceX Dragon returns to Earth The spacecraft streaks through the darkness of space to reenter Earth's atmosphere. Read More Editor's Note What we're reading/playing/watching It's Friday, which means it's time to kick back, recharge and dive into something stellar. Whether you're looking to unwind with a mind-bending sci-fi series or lose yourself in a video game, we've got you covered. Here's what the Space.com team is enjoying this weekend: our latest recs to inspire, entertain, and fuel your curiosity about the universe.  Anthony Wood, Skywatching Writer: "I'm playing Death Stranding 2 because tt's a Kojima title that wrestles with the disconnected nature of a post apocalyptic humanity, loss and the concept of an afterlife. I'm also playing Dark Deity because sometimes you just need to get away from Death Stranding 2."   Ian Stokes, Entertainment Channel Editor: "I'm playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 aka what if France made a JRPG and it slapped...Also been playing a bit of Void Crew, which is more space-related. Sea of Thieves in space in a Temu version of the Warhammer 40K universe."   Monisha Ravisetti, Astronomy Channel Editor: "Blue Prince is a game that's simultaneously cozy and cerebral. Sometimes, you'll just want to sip some tea and quietly explore the world --- others, you'll find yourself sweating and vigorously jotting down notes in your notebook to solve a puzzle that has started to enter your dreams. The concept is so unique and well done; I never want it to end!"   Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036