Northern lights could illuminate Chicago's skies this week — what to know
Chicagoland may get another rare opportunity to witness the northern lights this week.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Massive solar flare could trigger auroras this week: Will you be able to see it?
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
Musk says SpaceX could send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in 2 years
Musk posted on the social media platform X – another one of his companies – about the future of traveling to Mars.
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.
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.
Polaris Dawn live updates: SpaceX launches 4 private astronauts for historic spacewalk mission Tuesday morning
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 5:23 a.m. ET carrying four Polaris Dawn mission private astronauts to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday morning.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued, could produce auroras visible in US
The strongest impacts are expected to arrive on Tuesday, which could produce aurora lights father away from Earth’s poles, including in parts of the U.S.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts
The troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft parachuted into the New Mexico desert overnight, without the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station in early June.
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."
What is the annular ‘ring of fire’? This next eclipse happens in less than a month
The annular eclipse takes place in October and here is what you need to know about the aerial event.
NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule
A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave the station and return to Earth on autopilot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miss Monday's supermoon? When you can see it again
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.