Space
See A Stunning Time-Lapse Of Auroras Over New Hampshire
April 14, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
People in more than a dozen states up the East Coast and along the U.S.-Canadian border had a chance to see the northern lights Sunday. The auroras showed out over Alton, New Hampshire, lighting up the night sky. Watch this beautiful time-lapse capturing how they dazzled for nearly an hour.
Superman, Is That You?! What Caused 'S' Shape On Sun
April 14, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
A spectacular solar outburst called a “sigmoid eruption” created an eerie-looking "S" shape on the sun’s surface that just might remind you of Superman. Watch this incredible, close-up view of the phenomenon and learn what caused it.
Chickpeas Can Be Grown In Space, Researchers Say
April 13, 2026, 1:22 am EDT
A recently published study shows that growing crops on the moon might be possible. Researchers are learning how to improve barren lunar soil to make it hospitable for life. Their first successful crop of chickpeas has already been grown.
NASA's Artemis II Crew Heads Home: What To Watch
April 11, 2026, 9:19 am EDT
The Artemis II astronauts will make a breathtaking return from orbit as the Orion capsule descends toward a Pacific Ocean splashdown. From heat shield survival at 3,000 degrees to a carefully timed parachute sequence, here’s everything you need to know about the return of NASA’s latest mission to the Moon.
April Promises Spectacular Skywatching: See Our List
April 11, 2026, 8:26 pm EDT
The new month kicks off with a full moon and will wrap up with Comet C/2025 R3 making its closest approach to Earth. April also has a meteor shower and Mercury at its most visible in the night sky. Watch this video to find out when you should get outside and take in these celestial events.
The Top 5 Strangest White Christmases In Recent Memory
April 10, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
A white Christmas is considered fairly common for parts of the northern tier and Intermountain West. But Mother Nature has been known to throw a curveball — or should I say snowball? — when it comes to who might see the white, fluffy stuff come Christmas morning. From the Southwest to South Texas, watch to find out what our top five strangest white Christmases are in recent memory.
Black Holes Collide As Stephen Hawking Predicted
April 10, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
A new study published this week has confirmed a prediction about black holes that Stephen Hawking made more than 50 years ago. Using LIGO, Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, experts were able to measure the massive collision between two black holes. As Hawking theorized, the collision created a mass larger than the original holes.
Rare, Red Aurora Puts On A Stunning Show In Space
April 10, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
If you love looking for the northern lights, you will love this spectacular video captured high above Earth by an astronaut on the International Space Station. Watch the video and learn just how rare this large, red aurora was.
See The Moment A Solar Flare Shoots Plasma Out Of The Sun
April 10, 2026, 8:26 pm EDT
Have you ever seen a coronal mass ejection? It’s the eruption of plasma during a solar flare, and new video captured one powerful eruption in stunning detail. A solar flare is usually the genesis of a geomagnetic storm that brings beautiful auroras in the sky above us, but this time, the storm wasn’t aiming for Earth.
You Might See This Comet In Daylight Come April
April 9, 2026, 2:26 am EDT
Scientists and skylovers are buzzing about a newfound comet that could deliver a spectacular celestial show come spring. This comet belongs to a family of ancient fireballs called Kreutz sungrazers, and they’ve delivered falling stars that shine brighter than a full moon.
