Total solar eclipse, northern lights, and flying to the moon: Celestial events to look forward to in 2026
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Blue Origin's historic rocket launch scrubbed Thursday
Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.
Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.
Look up this weekend - Geminids meteor shower will peak and put on a spectacular display
The Geminids meteor shower will light up the night sky this weekend and put on a celestial show.
The Geminids meteor shower will light up the night sky this weekend and put on a celestial show.
December skywatching guide: Wrap up 2025 with these can't miss celestial events
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
TSA sets all time record for daily screenings
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
Amelia Earhart's final cryptic transmission revealed in newly released government files
Newly unsealed government records related to famed American aviator Amelia Earhart have been made public.
Newly unsealed government records related to famed American aviator Amelia Earhart have been made public.
FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
Leonid meteor shower peak: How and when to watch the night sky for shooting stars
Skywatchers across North America are in for a dazzling display as the Leonid meteor shower peaks on November 17.
Skywatchers across North America are in for a dazzling display as the Leonid meteor shower peaks on November 17.
Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.
Mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has no tail: What 2 experts say
3I/ATLAS recently passed its closest point to the sun. Because of its unusual behavior, some scientists are wondering if it's not a natural object -- in which case, one says, "we are screwed."
3I/ATLAS recently passed its closest point to the sun. Because of its unusual behavior, some scientists are wondering if it's not a natural object -- in which case, one says, "we are screwed."
Chinese astronauts stranded in space after debris strikes return capsule during mission
A Chinese space crew is stranded at the country’s Tiangong space station after tiny pieces of space debris were believed to have struck their return capsule, China’s spaceflight agency said Wednesday.
A Chinese space crew is stranded at the country’s Tiangong space station after tiny pieces of space debris were believed to have struck their return capsule, China’s spaceflight agency said Wednesday.
November's supermoon: Don't miss the biggest and brightest moon of the year
On Wednesday, the supermoon will be about 221,823 miles away from Earth and will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
On Wednesday, the supermoon will be about 221,823 miles away from Earth and will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
November stargazing guide: Brightest Supermoon of the year, dazzling pair of meteor showers
November kicks off with a midweek Supermoon, dubbed the Full Beaver Moon, on Nov. 5 that you will not want to miss.
November kicks off with a midweek Supermoon, dubbed the Full Beaver Moon, on Nov. 5 that you will not want to miss.
Thousands of UFOs spotted off US coastlines raise new national security fears: expert
California and Florida lead in coastal UFO reports as experts question government transparency.
California and Florida lead in coastal UFO reports as experts question government transparency.
Earth has a new temporary mini-moon: Meet 2025 PN7
The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.
The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.
Massive comet zooming through solar system could be alien technology, Harvard astrophysicist says
New data shows 3I/ATLAS is three to five orders of magnitude more massive than previous objects.
New data shows 3I/ATLAS is three to five orders of magnitude more massive than previous objects.
NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.