September skywatching guide: Harvest Moon, bright Venus, fall equinox and more ahead
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
Texas can catch a lunar eclipse tonight
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show Thursday night.
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show Thursday night.
NASA to launch new space telescope
Somewhere out in the dark, the universe is hiding the answers to some big questions. This weekend, NASA will launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to help uncover the answers one picture at a time. Dr. Lucas Paganni explains the process.
Somewhere out in the dark, the universe is hiding the answers to some big questions. This weekend, NASA will launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to help uncover the answers one picture at a time. Dr. Lucas Paganni explains the process.
President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
2 injured in plane crash in Brenham, city says
The city posted about the crash just after 9 a.m. Saturday saying the plane was damaged, and two people were transported by Washington County EMS with minor injuries.
The city posted about the crash just after 9 a.m. Saturday saying the plane was damaged, and two people were transported by Washington County EMS with minor injuries.
American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger’s device
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Pennsylvania family makes prehistoric discovery while searching for seashells on the Jersey Shore
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
DFW Airport abandons plan to add more Islamic foot-washing stations after Abbott threat
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport says it will no longer consider adding more Islamic foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding due to “illegal religious discrimination."
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport says it will no longer consider adding more Islamic foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding due to “illegal religious discrimination."
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.