Space
February Brings An Eclipse, Meteor Shower, Six-Planet Parade
February 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
February 2026 is packed with rare celestial events happening within weeks of each other, including a six-planet alignment and a ring of fire solar eclipse on Feb. 17. These aren't just spectacular visuals, they're connected to Earth's tidal forces, seasonal shifts and weather patterns.
Northern Lights To Southern Lights: Auroras Around The World
February 21, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
People across the United States weren’t the only ones treated to a spectacular celestial show. This week’s intense geomagnetic storm illuminated the night sky around the world. Check out some of the most stunning displays from Europe to Mongolia to Australia.
Aurora Time-Lapse Over Northwest Pennsylvania
February 20, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
A rare geomagnetic storm caused the northern lights to be seen over the continental United States on Sunday night. This aurora time-lapse was seen over Erie, Pennsylvania. The beautiful sight appeared overhead following a coronal mass ejection from the sun, which was detected on Friday. These northern lights could possibly be seen as far south as California and Alabama.
A Dark, Starry Sky Might Be Just What The Doctor Ordered
February 20, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
Recent research says feeling awe is critical to our mental health - just like joy and other positive emotions. Studies also show being outside in nature is good for us. Now, we’re learning that the dark, starry night sky could be the perfect combination of the two when it comes to our well being.
SpaceX Launch Delayed; Weather Worry Is Not In Florida
February 14, 2026, 2:20 pm EST
NASA and SpaceX have delayed this week’s Crew-12 launch because of the weather, even though conditions at Florida’s Cape Canaveral launch site will be good to go. Watch this video to see why weather below the rocket’s flight path is the big concern.
You Can’t See It, But The Moon Is Moving Away From Earth
February 5, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
During the Apollo missions, NASA put reflectors on the moon. In the five decades since then, scientists have shot laser beams at the reflectors to figure out how long it takes light to come back to Earth. That led to a huge revelation: The Earth and moon are drifting apart. Watch this video to learn how fast that’s happening and what it means for our planet.
Why Winter Is The Best Time For Stargazing
February 1, 2026, 3:22 pm EST
What we see in the night sky changes with the seasons, and winter is prime time for stargazing. A pair of binoculars and a good astronomy app can be your guides as you look up. Here’s why winter rocks for night skies, plus a look at what you might see.
This Month’s Full Snow Moon Has A Celestial Co-Star
January 31, 2026, 2:23 am EST
February is the snowiest month for many, which is probably why this month’s full moon is called the Snow Moon. Full moons got their names from Native American tribes and early European settlers, taking cues from their environment. The full snow moon is rising soon, and here’s when you can see it. It also has a co-star this month.
Ever Seen A Moon Halo In The Winter? Here’s Why
January 31, 2026, 2:23 am EST
A shining halo appeared around the moon over Pennsylvania on November 24th. Here’s what causes this to happen.
Stunning New Images Of Jupiter Moon Io Show Volcanoes, Lava
January 31, 2026, 2:23 am EST
New images of Jupiter moon Io show massive volcanoes, a scarred landscape and lava flows. Jupiter has a total of 92 moons, and Io is slightly larger than Earth’s moon.
