Space
May 30-June 5 Sky Watch: Earthshine, Venus, Mars, Arietids
June 6, 2025, 1:00 pm EDT
Ready to dive into another week of cosmic wonders? From earthshine illuminating the crescent Moon to Venus shining brightest in the pre-dawn sky, this week’s celestial events are packed with excitement. Mars pairs up with the Moon in Leo, and the arietids meteor shower offers a cosmic secret for early risers. Whether you’re watching Jupiter, Saturn, or exploring the Areitids meteor shower, this week’s sky is full of surprises you won’t want to miss.
Asteroid Evades Early Warning Monitors, Crashes In Pacific
June 2, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A small asteroid collided with Earth in the Pacific Ocean after evading impact monitors. It was the third “imminent impactor” this year. A network of telescopes called ATLAS monitors the sky watching for moving objects.
May 23-29 Sky Watch: Mercury, Mars, Venus And The Beehive
May 30, 2025, 12:54 pm EDT
A week full of cosmic delights! From the crescent moon teaming up with Mercury and Aldebaran to Venus reaching its highest point in the predawn sky. Watch Mars pair with Regulus in Leo, and check out the Beehive cluster if you haven’t seen it this month.
What Was This Strange Space Object Filmed In Mexico?
May 25, 2025, 11:16 am EDT
Witnesses watched in awe as an object streaked across the sky in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, over the weekend. But it’s not yet known what the space object was. Some have speculated that it was a meteorite or space debris.
Boeing Astronauts Return Home After Lengthy Stay In Space
May 25, 2025, 11:16 am EDT
The welcome crew had some special guests when the SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf on Tuesday evening. Dolphins surrounded the capsule as crews worked to extract four astronauts from the capsule after a return to Earth that took nearly all day. It was worth the wait, as the capsule was carrying Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station since June, when issues with the Boeing Starliner left them with no ride back to Earth.
The Most-Anticipated Space Missions Of 2025
May 25, 2025, 11:16 am EDT
Space fans take note: 2025 brings some potentially historic launches and amazing out-of-this-world science. The missions include a possible first-ever operational launch for Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, a new tool from NASA to study the origins of our universe, and a return to Earth for ISS astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
Skywatching May 16-22: Moon-Jupiter, Mars, Venus And More!
May 24, 2025, 1:31 pm EDT
Ready for a sky full of cosmic wonders? From the Moon-Jupiter conjunction on May 16th to Mercury’s evening debut on May 22nd, this week’s sky is packed. Watch Mars glide through the Beehive Cluster, catch Asteroid 4 Vesta in Scorpius, and see Saturn’s rings on May 19th. With Venus, Mars, and Jupiter all in the spotlight, it’s the perfect time to get outside and look up - no matter where you are!
Astronauts Still At ISS As NASA Examines Boeing Starliner
May 22, 2025, 3:03 pm EDT
Two astronauts are still at the International Space Station with no firm return date home as NASA engineers examine issues with the Boeing spacecraft that carried them there.
Cosmic Road Trip: Lyrids, Mercury And Venus Shine Week Of April 21
May 15, 2025, 6:41 am EDT
Ready to connect with the cosmos? This week, the sky’s serving up a celestial road trip - featuring the Lyrid meteor shower, a rare Mercury sighting at its farthest point from the Sun, and Venus shining brighter than ever. Whether you’re a stargazing pro or just curious, these events are your chance to join a timeless journey through the stars.
Alaska Aurora: ‘This Is Easily The Best One Of The Season’
May 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A strong geomagnetic storm created an unusually vibrant display of the northern lights that captivated a lucky photographer in Alaska.
