Space
Skywatching May 9-15: Asteroids, Moons, Meteors and More
May 13, 2025, 5:56 am EDT
Ready for a week of cosmic wonders? From Asteroid 9 Metis shining bright on May 9 to the Full Flower Moon on May 12, this week’s sky is packed with must-see events. Don’t miss the rare lunar occultations of Spica and Antares, plus the Eta Lyrids meteor shower lighting up the sky. Grab your binoculars and look up - you won’t want to miss a second of this celestial show!
Lunar Halo Transforms Night Sky
May 9, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Not all night skies are created equal. Just ask the weather enthusiast that shot this time-lapse of a rare lunar halo in London, Kentucky.
NASA's Juno Captures Stunning New Images Of Jupiter
May 6, 2025, 2:21 pm EDT
NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured jaw-dropping images during a flyby of Jupiter, revealing swirling clouds that look out-of-this-world, as scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of the colossal gas giant and its role in our solar system’s history.
What To Watch For In The Night Sky This Week
April 26, 2025, 7:35 am EDT
This week is your chance to see the smallest full moon of the year. The April full Pink Moon is named after the spring flowers that bloom this month. You’ll also have the chance to see Venus and Mars, and a famous constellation. Here’s what’s to look for in the night sky from April 7 to April 14.
Mars Moon Photobombs The Sun In Quirky Space Show
April 22, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a fun cosmic spectacle from its home on the surface of Mars as a small moon briefly crossed in front of the sun, casting a "googly-eyed" glance across the red planet.
Bright Meteor Dazzles In Dark Skies Over Many Spanish Cities
April 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A bright meteor shot across the sky over several Spanish cities, capturing the attention of locals. Multiple videos captured the dazzling fireball from different angles.
Hundreds Spot Fireball Streaking Across North America
April 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A spectacular fireball burst across the night sky, dazzling hundreds of spectators across several U.S. states and even Canada.
New Solar Telescope’s First Images: Sun In Stunning Detail
April 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Ready to see the sun like never before? NOAA’s CCOR-1 solar telescope aboard the new GOES-19 satellite recently captured stunning footage of coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, from the sun.
Stunning Timelapse From Space Shows A ‘Stellar Volcano’
April 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
NASA’s Hubble Telescope has been observing the nebula R Aquarii for decades, but a new time lapse video gives you an up close look at the star system and a colorful explosion that scientists say describe as “a lawn sprinkler gone berserk.”
European Test Rocket Crashes Into Norwegian Sea
April 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A highly anticipated test flight aimed at launching satellites from Europe ended when Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket exploded 40 seconds after liftoff from a Norwegian spaceport. Despite the fiery crash, officials insisted the mission was a “success,” claiming the data collected will help refine future European space launches.
