Space
Much of U.S. May Be Able to See Northern Lights This Week
December 23, 2020, 10:31 am EST
Thanks to a magnetic storm, the northern lights could be seen over much of country this week.
Researchers Detect Emerging Sunspot by ‘Listening’ to the Sun
December 23, 2020, 10:31 am EST
Scientists at the National Solar Observatory predicted the emergence of a new sunspot group . Solar storms, which can disrupt communications on Earth, often originate in sunspot regions.
Effort Pays Off with Incredible Shots of ISS Crossing Sun and Moon
December 13, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
A California man managed to capture incredible images of the International Space Station crossing the sun and the moon. You can check out his work on his Instagram page at cosmic_background.
Take a Flight Over Jupiter
December 9, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
Don’t let staying indoors keep you from seeing out-of-this-world sights. Here’s an incredible video of Jupiter made from images taken by NASA’s Juno spacecraft.
Watch a Star Explode, Recorded by the Hubble Telescope
December 6, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
The Hubble Telescope recorded a time-lapse of a white dwarf star exploding into oblivion.
Watch Meteoroid Bounce Back Into Space
December 6, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
Skywatchers capture a meteoroid grazing the Earth then bouncing back into space.
Rocket Flying Past the Moon Could Be Luckiest Shot Ever
December 4, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
Photographer Steve Rice got the shot of a lifetime when he captured the SS Kalpana Chawla resupply rocket passing the moon as it headed to the International Space Station.
This Space Rock is Worth $10 Quintillion
December 4, 2020, 11:33 am EST
There’s an asteroid floating between Mars and Jupiter that’s worth $10 quintillion and it could offer a look into how planets form. Here’s why.
New Satellite To Monitor Sea Level Rise Launches Into Orbit
December 3, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
NASA says the Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich satellite will provide the most accurate data yet on sea level rise.
Why Is Distant Star Surrounded by Ultraviolet Ring? Mystery Solved
December 3, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
After years of uncertainty, astronomers have solved a mystery about why a distant star appears to be circled by an ultraviolet ring.
