Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
Jeff Bezos wants to move all ‘polluting industry’ into space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Blue Origin launches Jeff Bezos into space on company's 1st human flight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
Wally Funk, female aviation pioneer, becomes oldest person in space at 82
Wally Funk finally got to live her dream on Blue Origin’s rocket launch Tuesday, becoming the oldest person to go to space at 82.
Moon wobble: NASA predicts surge in coastal flooding in 2030s
NASA researchers predict that a “wobble” in the lunar cycle combined with rising sea levels from global warming will cause flooding that will impact coastal cities.
Perseids meteor shower to dazzle in July, August — here’s how to watch
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to August 24. Here’s how to watch.
Northbrook woman heads to space alongside billionaire Richard Branson
By now, you have likely seen Richard Branson’s historic flight to the edge of space. But did you know a local woman was part of the team?
Virgin Galactic giving away two free seats on 2022 spaceflight
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson, 5 others into space
Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
Teen charged in Uptown carjacking
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking in May in the Uptown neighborhood.
3 shot, 2 critically wounded, from crossfire in East Garfield Park
Three people were shot, and two were in critical conditions after being caught in a crossfire between two cars in East Garfield Park.
UAP report: Some aerial objects ‘appear to demonstrate advanced technology’
The U.S. government has released a report detailing everything it knows about UFOs, or as the Pentagon refers to the mysterious aerial sightings, “UAP.”
Florida company selling tickets for 'space balloon' rides
Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.
Strawberry moon: See the 1st full moon of the summer this week
Stargazers can enjoy the first full moon after the summer solstice this week, called the “strawberry moon.”
US lawmakers worried UFOs could pose threat to national security
During a Capitol Hill briefing on June 16, U.S. lawmakers said UFOs could potentially pose a threat to the nation’s security, the New York Post reported.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse: Where, when and how to watch
NASA says the "ring of fire" solar eclipse happens because the moon is too far away from Earth and cannot completely block out the sun’s view, leaving what appears to be a fiery ring around the moon.
Jeff Bezos plans to go to space aboard Blue Origin flight in July
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Congressional UFO report draws no definite conclusions on sightings
A new U.S. government report fails to give a definitive explanation of aerial phenomena spotted by military pilots but finds no direct evidence they are linked to aliens.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to occur June 10, partially visible in US
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will be visible to Americans in the upper Midwest and East Coast on June 10.
‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid the size of Seattle Space Needle to pass by Earth
The asteroid is named 2021 KT1 and is 600 feet, which is roughly the same size as the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.