Mysterious never-before-seen deep space radio signal found beyond Milky Way
This signal is known as a Fast Radio Burst (FRB), a bright flash of radio light lasting for a few milliseconds and originating from beyond the Milky Way.
This signal is known as a Fast Radio Burst (FRB), a bright flash of radio light lasting for a few milliseconds and originating from beyond the Milky Way.
Largest solar flare in 6 years leads to problems with radio communications with planes
Thursday’s solar flare is not only the largest of the current solar cycle but also the largest since Sept. 10, 2017, officials say.
Thursday’s solar flare is not only the largest of the current solar cycle but also the largest since Sept. 10, 2017, officials say.
The Geminid meteor shower will peak this week. Here’s how to watch
Stargazers can catch the aerial display when it peaks on Dec. 13.
Stargazers can catch the aerial display when it peaks on Dec. 13.
Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
Rare eclipse will be visible to some Florida residents when bright star Betelgeuse momentarily vanishes
One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Astronaut Mary Cleave, first woman to fly on NASA shuttle after Challenger explosion, dies at 76
Astronaut Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on a NASA shuttle following the devastating 1986 Challenger explosion, died on Monday, NASA announced on its website. She was 76.
Astronaut Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on a NASA shuttle following the devastating 1986 Challenger explosion, died on Monday, NASA announced on its website. She was 76.
December stargazing guide: Geminid meteors, Christmas full Moon and star-Moon pairings
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
Light pillars illuminate night sky over Canada
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.
Beaver Moon: How and when to see November's full Moon
Known as the Beaver Moon, November’s full moon will reach peak illumination early next week.
Known as the Beaver Moon, November’s full moon will reach peak illumination early next week.
Earth receives laser beam message from 10 million miles away
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
Webb telescope finds surprises within heart of Milky Way galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope helped astronomers discovered a massive star about 30 times the mass of our Sun within the Milky Way's star-forming region Sagittarius C.
The James Webb Space Telescope helped astronomers discovered a massive star about 30 times the mass of our Sun within the Milky Way's star-forming region Sagittarius C.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention dates confirmed thru 2027
Dates for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh have been confirmed through 2027, officials announced.
Dates for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh have been confirmed through 2027, officials announced.
Starship launch: SpaceX rocket reaches edge of space before premature explosion
SpaceX's 400-foot-tall launch system known as Starship launched from Texas on Saturday, reaching the edge of space.
SpaceX's 400-foot-tall launch system known as Starship launched from Texas on Saturday, reaching the edge of space.
NASA's James Webb telescope reveals 'fluffy' planet where it rains sand
This giant, "fluffy" exoplanet has clouds filled with sand that rains down like water does on Earth, scientists have discovered.
This giant, "fluffy" exoplanet has clouds filled with sand that rains down like water does on Earth, scientists have discovered.
SpaceX delays second Starship launch to Saturday
When SpaceX attempted to launch Starship the first time, the test flight ended with an epic explosion over the Gulf of Mexico.
When SpaceX attempted to launch Starship the first time, the test flight ended with an epic explosion over the Gulf of Mexico.
Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How and when to watch
The aerial spectacle happens annually in November and peaks towards the middle of the month. Here are the best ways to see it.
The aerial spectacle happens annually in November and peaks towards the middle of the month. Here are the best ways to see it.
Watch: Auroral beads dance across starry sky
Video captured beautiful auroral beads dancing across a star-filled sky in Alaska.
Video captured beautiful auroral beads dancing across a star-filled sky in Alaska.