Space
December Skywatch: Meteor Showers And A Cold Moon
March 14, 2025, 9:02 am EDT
This month, the night sky will dazzle with the Geminid meteor shower, Jupiter at its brightest, Saturn in Aquarius, and the cold moon rising, making for an unforgettable celestial show before winter’s official arrival on the 21st.
It’s Almost Here: How To See Thursday’s Blood Moon Eclipse
March 14, 2025, 8:10 am EDT
You may want to take a nap Thursday so you can stay up late and see the rare “blood moon” eclipse. The total lunar eclipse will be visible across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Watch this video to learn the best time and place to see this celestial show.
Don’t Miss These Treats In February’s Night Sky
March 14, 2025, 8:10 am EDT
February brings the full Snow Moon and a parade of planets with seven of our out-of-this-world neighbors. In addition to the planetary alignment, Venus will be at its most brilliant just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to see in February’s night sky.
NASA, SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper After Hurricane Delay
March 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
After being delayed several days by Hurricane Milton, NASA and SpaceX on Monday launched the Europa Clipper on a mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. The spacecraft spans about the length of a basketball court when it deploys its solar power array, which looks like giant wings. The Europa Clipper launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. There were no booster landings.
Rare Comet Lights Up The Sky In Once-In-A-Lifetime Event
March 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A comet that passed near Earth 80,000 years ago, started another swing by our planet Saturday night. Watch the video to see it light up the night sky and learn more about why the celestial event was so special.
Vivid Aurora Swirls Over Northern US, UK And Australia
March 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
The Northern Lights really delivered over parts of the northern U.S. Thursday night. Auroras were also visible in parts of Australia and the U.K.
Record-Breaking Solar Flare: Stunning Images & Tech Impact
March 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Witness the Sun's most powerful solar flare of this cycle in stunning red and gold ultraviolet imagery! Stay tuned as we explore its potential impact on our tech and the rare chance to see the Northern Lights in unexpected places.
The Moon/Weather Connection: Myths And Facts
March 13, 2025, 6:42 am EDT
As the next full moon prepares to rise on February 12th, whispers of its mysterious influence on the winter weather of Earth are beginning to surface. For centuries, people have claimed the moon dictates everything from animal behavior to ocean tides - but could it also be pulling the strings on our weather? Some say a full moon brings colder temperatures, while others insist it stirs up storms. So what’s real, and what’s just lunar lore?
SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes Into Trail Of Flaming Debris
March 9, 2025, 7:15 am EDT
An uncrewed Starship rocket took off from Texas Thursday night but wasn’t in the air for long before everything went wrong. SpaceX said the spacecraft was spinning out of control less than 10 minutes after launch and then exploded. The mishap created a stream of flaming debris over Florida that forced several airports in the Sunshine State to ground flights. Watch this video for the latest information.
October Serves Up Meteor Showers And A Comet For Stargazers
March 7, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Grab your telescope and head outside. October offers two chances to see meteor showers and 10 days of comet visibility.
