Space
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.
Stunning Time-lapse Captures Comet Hurtling Towards The Sun
February 28, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has captured another stunning video while aboard the International Space Station. This time he used his photography skills to create a time-lapse video that gives you a clear view of a comet that would just look like a fuzzy dot to your naked eye. Watch the video to learn when you could possibly see the comet from your own backyard.
Earth Will Have A Second Moon For About Two Months
February 28, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Asteroid 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth like a mini-moon for about two months before rejoining an asteroid belt orbiting the sun. It will take some work to see this second moon, but here’s how you can try.
Building-Sized Asteroid Has A Small Chance Of Hitting Earth
February 18, 2025, 2:08 pm EST
A building-sized asteroid has a 1.3% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Though the chance is small, it has activated a global defense strategy. The asteroid ranks a 3 on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale.
Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Chances Of Hitting Earth Have Risen
February 18, 2025, 2:08 pm EST
The asteroid was originally believed to have a 1.3% chance of hitting Earth, but further observations have bumped the odds up to 2.3%. But here’s why you shouldn’t get too worried.
Target Practice: NASA Could Shoot The Moon For Soil Analysis
February 14, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
A new potential NASA mission involves firing sensor bullets into the lunar surface - quite literally shooting the moon. Here’s how they plan to unlock its secrets with a cosmic bang:
