Space
Target Practice: NASA Could Shoot The Moon For Soil Analysis
September 20, 2024, 5:28 pm EDT
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:
Astronaut Shares Stunning Timelapse Over San Francisco Bay
September 19, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Astronaut Matthew Dominick has been on board the International Space Station since March and since then he’s been sharing stunning photographs and videos that show us Earth in ways we’ve never seen before. His latest timelapse video is chocked full of stunning images, watch the video to see it for yourself and see why photographers especially love what Dominick is sharing online.
September Brings Partial Lunar Eclipse, Harvest Moon
September 18, 2024, 12:46 pm EDT
Sept. 14 is International Observe the Moon Night, a great excuse to get outside if the weather is good. This month also brings several other celestial highlights, including the full harvest moon and a partial lunar eclipse. The transition to fall also means new constellations in the sky, including Andromeda, Perseus and Cassiopeia.
With 1,200 MPH Winds, Weather On This Planet Is Terrifying
September 13, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Can you guess which planet has massive wind storms and a 40 year-long winter?
Uranus: Extreme Weather On The Tilted Ice Giant
September 13, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Explore the world of Uranus, with 21-year seasons, fierce winds, and a quirky, lopsided magnetic field creating wild weather patterns.
Here's What The Weather's Like On Jupiter
September 13, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Jupiter, the gas giant of our solar system, holds a mesmerizing array of weather within its swirling clouds.
China Probe Leaves Moon's Far Side Taking A Historic First
September 12, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
Scientists are one step closer to unraveling the mystery of the far side of the moon. China’s Chang’e 6 spacecraft is headed back to Earth carrying some historic cargo. See the lunar probe’s amazing lift-off and learn how it’s making history.
Does It Rain In Outer Space?
September 12, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
There’s no water or air in the deep, dark vacuum of outer space. But does that mean it can’t rain? Watch this video to find out.
NASA’s Air Pollution Tool Tracks Real-Time Data
September 5, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
NASA’s TEMPO instrument is sending back new, real-time maps of air quality across the U.S. Here’s why.
Solar Storm Could Indicate More Auroras Coming
September 5, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT
A major solar storm erupted from the same sunspot that produced the mid-May auroras around the world. Could another northern lights show be coming soon?
