Space
Broken, Private US Moon Lander Sends Back Final Photo
April 10, 2024, 9:39 am EDT
A private U.S. moon lander snapped a landing leg upon reaching the lunar surface. As the power slowly depleted, the Odysseus lander managed to send back this photo, likely its final transmission.
U.S. Spacecraft Lands On Moon For First Time Since Apollo
April 10, 2024, 9:39 am EDT
A lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon’s surface Thursday, a crucial step in sending humans there again.
2024 Eclipse Happening At Perfect Time; Sun Extra Active
April 10, 2024, 9:39 am EDT
The 2024 solar eclipse has the potential to look extra spectacular. The sun will be near its peak activity. Here’s what that means, and what the sun will look like by the April eclipse.
'It Has A Y2K Feel': Communities Nervously Prep For Eclipse
April 10, 2024, 9:28 am EDT
Towns in the path of totality are bustling with anxious energy as unsettled weather forecasts and expectations for massive crowds set the stage for eclipse chaos.
Town Gets Second Shot At Total Solar Eclipse
April 10, 2024, 9:28 am EDT
The total solar eclipse will pass over Carbondale, Illinois Monday. They also saw a total eclipse in 2017. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes says the excitement is growing.
Solar Eclipse 2024: Best Ever For Scientific Experiments
April 9, 2024, 9:45 am EDT
This eclipse is expected to be the best one yet for scientific research. Across the eclipse path, numerous experiments will be conducted as the moon makes its historic trek into the path of the sun.
NASA Looking For 1 Million People To Photograph Eclipse
April 9, 2024, 9:45 am EDT
NASA is looking for 1 million people in the path of totality to snap images of the April 8 Great American solar eclipse using a smartphone app.
Bill Nye The Science Guy: 'Everybody Be Safe' During Eclipse
April 9, 2024, 6:37 am EDT
Speaking live with The Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams, Bill Nye the Science Guy reminds everyone to take appropriate precautions when viewing Monday’s total solar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse: Watch NASA's Live Stream
April 8, 2024, 5:11 pm EDT
Watch live coverage from NASA of the total solar eclipse. Those in the path of totality, where the moon’s shadow completely blocks the sun, will see the sky darken like dusk. NASA says the sun’s outer atmosphere will also be visible, weather permitting. The 115-mile-wide path of totality stretches from Mexico through 15 U.S. states — from Texas to Maine — and on up to Canada. Totality will last for up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
Weather Will Be Affected Even If Clouds Block Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024, 5:02 pm EDT
Dr. Heidi Hammel from The Planetary Society joined The Weather Channel to explain why even a cloud-blocked solar eclipse will be special in parts of Texas.
