Space
Astronauts Aboard The ISS Will Ring in 2024…16 Times
January 4, 2024, 11:17 am EST
The rapid orbit of the International Space Station allows its astronauts to see the sun rise on New Year’s Day every 90 minutes.
A Christmas Tree Cluster Of Stars In Space
January 1, 2024, 6:30 am EST
NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory images of a cluster of young stars in space were rotated and colored to look like a Christmas tree.
Astronauts On The ISS Send Holiday Wishes Down To Earth
December 27, 2023, 9:20 am EST
Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts offer their holiday thoughts and well wishes while in orbit.
November 27th Full Moon Is Famed ‘Beaver Moon’
December 21, 2023, 3:35 pm EST
The “Beaver Moon,” also sometimes called the “Frost” or “Snow” moon, will appear on the morning of Nov. 27. Here’s what you need to know about this November full moon.
'Watermelon' Aurora Shines Above Fairbanks, Alaska
December 21, 2023, 3:28 pm EST
A photographer caught a colorful aurora above Fairbanks, Alaska.
December Celestial Events To Watch For
December 21, 2023, 3:23 pm EST
The December skies will light up with the Geminid and Ursid meteor showers, as well as a chance to see planets such as Mercury and Jupiter.
Northern Lights Put On Incredible Show
December 21, 2023, 3:20 pm EST
Another out of this world spectacle unfolded late Friday and there might more to come.
Stunning, Glowing Auroras Sparked By Sun Storm
December 21, 2023, 3:19 pm EST
The arrival of up to four coronal mass ejections coincided here on earth generating spectacular displays of auroras across parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Dead Comet Could Produce Rare Meteor Shower Tonight
December 21, 2023, 1:05 pm EST
There’s a chance to see a very rare meteor shower tonight. It’s called the Andromedids, and it comes from a dead comet.
A One-Of-A-Kind Eclipse Happens Monday Night. Here’s How To Watch
December 20, 2023, 4:52 pm EST
An asteroid will pass in front of the giant star Betelgeuse Monday night, making it disappear in a one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here’s where you can see it.
