2026 Harvest Moon: When is it and how to see it
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
NASA images reveal ‘once-in-a-century’ moon crater, largest recent impact discovered
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity
The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.
The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.
Mercury is shrinking faster than expected, new study suggests
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
Look up to see the ISS using NASA's 'Spot The Station' app: Here’s how
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
September skywatching guide: Harvest Moon, bright Venus, fall equinox and more ahead
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
Metro Detroit weather: Lunar eclipse tonight
When it comes to viewing an eclipse, the sky matters. Here’s what’s on tap late tonight as metro Detroit will be able to see a partial lunar eclipse.
When it comes to viewing an eclipse, the sky matters. Here’s what’s on tap late tonight as metro Detroit will be able to see a partial lunar eclipse.
NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
Used SpaceX rocket will soon slam into the moon, but not on purpose
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
American Airlines ground stop issued by FAA; systems coming back online, American says
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely after 241 days aboard ISS
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
Antarctica's 'hummingbird' revealed in stunning new NASA radar
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NASA’s Webb and Chile telescope discover faint new planet after 11-year cosmic hide-and-seek
Two independent research teams discovered a hidden giant planet in the famous Beta Pictoris star system using different telescopes.
Two independent research teams discovered a hidden giant planet in the famous Beta Pictoris star system using different telescopes.