Space
What To See In This Week’s Night Sky
April 13, 2025, 7:22 am EDT
The first week of April brings Mars and Jupiter to the night sky, some well-known constellations, plus a chance to see a rare phenomenon visible in the spring and fall. It’s called zodiacal light. Here’s your guide to the night sky this week.
More Aurora Spotting Is Likely Over The Next Several Months
April 12, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
The Sun has reached its solar maximum, which will likely lead to more solar and geomagnetic storms and more aurora spotting.
Time-Lapse Shows Comet A3 Soaring Over Colorado
April 12, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Comet A3 only comes this close to Earth every 80,000 years. Watch the comet as it glimmered over Colorado and South Dakota Monday night.
April Night Sky: Meteors, The Moon And The Big Dipper
April 4, 2025, 10:30 am EDT
April’s night sky brings a fresh round of spring treats, from the Lyrids meteor shower to great chances to spot the Big Dipper. Plus there’s the full pink moon. Of course, your view all depends on clear skies and the weather. Check out this monthly list of highlights, and follow our weekly night sky updates, too.
Stuck In Space No More: Boeing Astronauts Returning Home
April 1, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
They’re the pair of NASA astronauts who became famous for getting “stuck” on the International Space Station, but in the early hours of Tuesday, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore started their journey back to Earth in a SpaceX capsule. Watch this video to see their goodbyes and learn why a week-long mission turned into a nine-month stay.
NASA Says The Blaze Star Is Due To Erupt
March 31, 2025, 6:34 pm EDT
A rare celestial explosion could create a brand new bright spot in the night sky as the T Coronae Borealis, a star that erupts only once every 79 years, is on the verge of its next blast. NASA experts predict March 27 is the most likely day for the fiery spectacle. If skies are clear and cloudless, here’s where to look to witness the one-in-a-lifetime cosmic event.
Don’t Miss The Sun Turning Into Devil Horns On March 29
March 29, 2025, 12:41 pm EDT
The sun will take on the appearance of devil horns or a Cheshire Cat grin on Saturday, March 29, as a partial solar eclipse occurs at sunrise. The eclipse will be visible from eastern Canada and the northeastern U.S. Don’t forget your certified eclipse glasses!
The Aurora Is Gearing Up For A Valentine’s Day Showing
March 27, 2025, 12:53 pm EDT
Want to take your Valentine on an unforgettable date this Friday? If you’re in the northern U.S., Canada or Alaska, you may want to set up a couple of folding chairs outdoors and enjoy the show. The aurora borealis is set to make a showing as far south as Michigan and Maine due to a geomagnetic storm.
Delayed Again: 2 Astronauts Must Wait Longer For Homecoming
March 27, 2025, 12:53 pm EDT
Their mission went from eight days to eight months – now, two astronauts will have to wait a while longer to say goodbye to the International Space Station and return to Earth. Watch this video to learn the latest decision from NASA and how this space saga unfolded.
How To Spot A Fireball In Taurids Meteor Shower This Weekend
March 27, 2025, 12:53 pm EDT
The Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids are currently overlapping in the sky, and this weekend is prime viewing time, if you have clear skies. Early weekend viewing will likely be best in most of Florida, the Southern Plains and Desert Southwest. The best views Sunday night are likely to be across most of the Midwest, and the Central and Southern Plains. The Taurids aren’t known for their speed or number, but they can create amazing, sometimes colorful, fireballs. We asked an astronomer where to look.
