Space
Total Solar Eclipse Captured From Artemis II Spacecraft
May 4, 2026, 8:26 pm EDT
See an incredible total solar eclipse from the Artemis II spacecraft. In a very new view of our solar system, you can see much more details of the moon and its atmosphere when backlit by the sun.
Rare Comet Visible To Naked Eye Coming This Month
May 3, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is brightening as it approaches Earth and should be visible to the naked eye between April 13 and 15, appearing low on the eastern horizon just before sunrise. Peak viewing conditions arrive around April 17 during a new moon, offering darker skies as the comet reaches maximum brightness. The comet makes its closest approach to Earth on April 27, though sunlight may make it harder to spot that day.
To The Moon And Back: The Story Of Artemis II
May 2, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
From the thunderous roar of liftoff to the quiet, awe-filled moments on the far side of the moon, Artemis II became more than a mission, it became a human story of courage and connection. These were some of the biggest moments from humankind’s first journey back to the moon in more than 50 years.
2025 Harvest Supermoon Lights Up Skies Around The World
May 1, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
The Harvest Supermoon dazzled skywatchers around the world, shining brighter and larger than any full moon of the year. From New York’s skyline to India’s forests, the golden moon transformed familiar landmarks into breathtaking nighttime scenes.
The Moon Is Rusting — And Earth Is To Blame
May 1, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Planetary scientists discovered the moon is slowly rusting, and Earth may be responsible. Their research, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, shows that oxygen particles escaping our atmosphere are hitching a ride on "Earth wind" and slamming into the lunar surface. There, the oxygen reacts with iron-rich minerals to form a type of rust.
Artemis II Crew Witnesses Amazing Sights From Moon’s Far Side
April 29, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
In a historic flight, the Artemis II crew traveled 252,756 miles from Earth, farther than any human has been before.
The Lyrids Return: A 2,600-Year-Old Meteor Shower
April 29, 2026, 11:49 am EDT
The Lyrids meteor shower returns this week, offering a celestial spectacle that has been lighting up night skies for over 2,600 years. As Earth passes through the dusty trail of Comet Thatcher, meteors streak across the darkness at 110,000 mph. The best time to view them happens Tuesday night (April 21) into early Wednesday morning (April 22). No telescope needed, just dark skies and patience. Ancient Chinese astronomers documented this same show in 687 B.C.E.
Artemis II Crew Dedicates Crater to Commander’s Deceased Wife
April 29, 2026, 6:23 am EDT
The crew of Artemis II made history this week, traveling farther into space than any human before. The moments that followed were sentimental as they chose for some of their first words to be the naming of a crater on the moon after the commander’s wife, Carroll, who died in 2020.
Artemis II Crew Leaves Earth’s Orbit; Here’s What’s Next
April 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
The Artemis II crew is talking about what it has been like during their first full day in space. The most diverse crew in NASA’s history has now left Earth’s orbit and is fully committed to their slingshot journey around the moon. Watch this video to see what they’ll be up to over the weekend.
Space's Most Embarrassing Issues: Toilets And Missed Emails
April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Space missions have mishaps beyond life-or-death crises. The Artemis II crew dealt with a malfunctioning toilet, a locked Outlook account, and a planned 40-minute communication blackout with Earth. Apollo 16 astronauts got gassy from orange juice. Apollo 12 pointed a TV camera at the sun. Even in space, we can't escape bad plumbing and spotty Wi-Fi.
