Space
Solar eclipse 2026: Don't go sungazing without knowing these safety tips first
August 27, 2026, 6:55 am EDT
Don't risk permanent vision damage — here's what to know before you go eclipse-hunting.
NASA mission to save doomed space telescope called off
August 20, 2026, 6:26 am EDT
The company picked for the Swift space telescope rescue says it can't control its spacecraft. That means the telescope will make a fiery reentry.
These black holes are about to merge — we've never seen anything like it
August 20, 2026, 5:42 am EDT
Findings support the idea that supermassive black hole mergers and interactions played an important role in the formation of the early universe.
NASA spots the new crater left by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the moon
August 18, 2026, 4:58 pm EDT
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter found the 60-foot scar near Einstein Crater six days after its August 5 impact.
Perseids in pictures: Meteor shower dazzles around the world
August 13, 2026, 8:05 am EDT
The show peaked last night, but you can still catch a glimpse tonight.
Will you be able to see the solar eclipse? A US viewer's guide
August 13, 2026, 7:16 am EDT
We're getting a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday. But is it passing through the sky where you are?
2026 total solar eclipse, in pictures: Millions dazzled in Europe
August 12, 2026, 3:18 pm EDT
If you weren't lucky enough to witness totality in person, here are some photos that show how the event played out.
Here's The Best Way To Watch A Meteor Shower
August 11, 2026, 5:56 am EDT
Have you ever wanted to wish on a star? Now is your chance — and here’s your guide to making the most of the magic.
First views of SpaceX rocket crash site on moon released
August 7, 2026, 10:32 am EDT
The upper stage of the rocket from a January 2025 mission slammed into the moon at 5,400 mph. A Korean lunar probe captured images.
New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet
August 6, 2026, 8:25 am EDT
See how strange feathery patterns ripple across the star's surface in stunning new imagery.
