Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's your skygazing forecast
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
NTSB: 2022 Dallas air show crash caused by lack of planning
New details have been released about the deadly crash during a WWII-era air show in Dallas in 2022. Investigators revealed what they believe led up to the mid-air collision.
New details have been released about the deadly crash during a WWII-era air show in Dallas in 2022. Investigators revealed what they believe led up to the mid-air collision.
NASA delays Artemis Moon landing to 2027 after Orion heat shield investigation
An investigation has led to another delay in the Artemis II mission around the moon.
An investigation has led to another delay in the Artemis II mission around the moon.
NASA’s Webb snaps new pic of ‘Sombrero galaxy’
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
Astronauts’ Thanksgiving message: "We’re grateful for our nation"
The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.
The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued for Thanksgiving, Black Friday: Where Northern Lights could be visible
Displays of Northern Lights are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday for some of the U.S. after NOAA's space weather forecasters say charged particles from the Sun will create geomagnetic storm conditions.
Displays of Northern Lights are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday for some of the U.S. after NOAA's space weather forecasters say charged particles from the Sun will create geomagnetic storm conditions.
Astronomers take the first close-up picture of a dying star outside of Milky Way
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
What to know about the stadium-sized asteroid zooming by Earth Thanksgiving week
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
Odd smell coming from Russian spacecraft docked at space station
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
No 'chopsticks' catch this time for SpaceX's Starship rocket
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
Pentagon says there's ‘no verifiable evidence’ of extraterrestrial technology, beings or activity
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
Catch the last supermoon of 2024 this week – here’s when to look up
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
What was the fireball in the sky over North Texas?
Many people in North Texas saw a fireball in the sky on Saturday night. Here's what it was.
Many people in North Texas saw a fireball in the sky on Saturday night. Here's what it was.
Solar flares directed at Earth through Election Day create geomagnetic storm potential
Geomagnetic storming of this magnitude is common on NOAA’s 5-level scale. However, several sunspot regions on the Sun are likely to continue blasting out solar flares with possible Earth-directed components.
Geomagnetic storming of this magnitude is common on NOAA’s 5-level scale. However, several sunspot regions on the Sun are likely to continue blasting out solar flares with possible Earth-directed components.
More northern lights could come as sun hits solar maximum, NASA says
The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.
The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.