NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
Earth is getting a temporary second moon this fall
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Northern Lights return to Michigan this week
NOAA predicted the aurora borealis intensity between moderate and strong, with chances it gets upgraded to severe.
NOAA predicted the aurora borealis intensity between moderate and strong, with chances it gets upgraded to severe.
Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon combo coming: When to see it
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
WATCH: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew completes first private spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.
Watch: ISS astronaut captures out-of-this-world video of meteor slicing through atmosphere above Africa
A bolide is an astronomical term that’s used for "exceptionally bright meteors that are spectacular enough to be seen over a very wide area."
A bolide is an astronomical term that’s used for "exceptionally bright meteors that are spectacular enough to be seen over a very wide area."
Watch: Massive fireball wows onlookers in four states
A massive fireball stunned onlookers as it streaked across four states. Scientists are now on the hunt for pieces that may have fallen to the ground.
A massive fireball stunned onlookers as it streaked across four states. Scientists are now on the hunt for pieces that may have fallen to the ground.
Asteroid about the size of 2 football fields to make close approach to Earth in September
In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.
In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.
Boeing, NASA execs reportedly fought in meetings over how to bring back stranded astronauts
Meetings between Boeing and NASA execs reportedly decended into yelling and arguments.
Meetings between Boeing and NASA execs reportedly decended into yelling and arguments.
VIDEO: SpaceX Falcon 9 booster catches fire after landing mishap following launch from Florida
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
Here's when NASA's Starliner astronauts will finally come home – and how
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
Polaris Dawn crew arrives in Florida ahead of first SpaceX spacewalk mission
SpaceX is preparing to launch two of its employees and two other private citizens on the company's most ambitious mission yet, including the first private spacewalk and sending humans into the deepest orbit since the Apollo program.
SpaceX is preparing to launch two of its employees and two other private citizens on the company's most ambitious mission yet, including the first private spacewalk and sending humans into the deepest orbit since the Apollo program.
Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Mars may be hiding an ocean of water miles below its dusty surface, research suggests
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
Strong Geomagnetic Storm Warning continues after creating Northern Lights during Perseid meteor shower
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight. Will you be able to see the best meteor shower of 2024?
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, and this year, stargazers should be excited.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, and this year, stargazers should be excited.
Who is trying to colonize Mars? And other projects for life outside Earth
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.