Space
New Satellite Could Improve Severe Forecasting
November 7, 2023, 12:02 pm EST
A satellite launched by the European Space Agency can continuously detect lightning strikes across parts of Europe, Africa and South America. It could change the way forecasting works, and also provide insights to the effects of climate change.
Saturn's Moon Subsurface Ocean May Be Habitable
November 7, 2023, 12:02 pm EST
For the first time ever outside of earth, the six essential elements needed for life were discovered in an ocean in the solar system. Scientists say the discovery of phosphorus on one of Saturn’s moons completes the checklist. But, does that mean the moon is actually habitable?
What’s Inside The Moon? A Mystery Solved
November 6, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
Scientists say they have finally discovered what the inside of the moon is made up of, and it’s very Earthlike. The finding has implications for understanding the moon’s formation and what happened to its magnetic field.
Bright Green Aurora Dazzles Alaskan Sky
November 3, 2023, 4:50 pm EDT
The aurora borealis never ceases to amaze us. A photographer took this video of a bright green aurora recently in the Alaska night sky.
Green Lightning Captured On Jupiter
November 2, 2023, 12:15 pm EDT
A tiny green dot can be seen near Jupiter’s north pole. It was captured by NASA’s Juno mission in 2020 and just recently processed.
New Photos Of Mercury Surface Show Geologic Intricacy
November 2, 2023, 12:15 pm EDT
In a joint mission between the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, spacecraft BepiColombo sent these stunning images of Mercury’s surface back to scientists on earth. The images detail interesting tectonic and geologic features of the planet like the Beagle Rupes, lines on the surface formed by the heating and cooling of the planet.
See Eclipse In Corpus Christi Texas
October 25, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
The Weather Channel's Paul Goodloe got a first hand look at the solar eclipse in Corpus Christi, Texas.
See ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse Annularity From New Mexico
October 25, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
The moon did not fully obscure the sun in this eclipse, creating a “ring of fire” effect that lasted for nearly five minutes in some spots of the Western U.S.
Fourth And Final Supermoon Of The Year Put On A Show
October 15, 2023, 5:37 pm EDT
Skywatchers, photographers and videographers captured some stunning images of the final supermoon of the year. When a full moon is a supermoon, it is relatively near the earth, making the moon appear larger and brighter.
A Travel Guide For ‘The Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse
October 15, 2023, 5:37 pm EDT
An annular solar eclipse will be visible from the Americas on Oct. 14. Though all of the Lower 48 will be able to see at least a partial eclipse on that date, here’s where you can have the best view of the “Ring of Fire” eclipse.
