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.

Perseid meteor shower returns with some of the best viewing conditions in years
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Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols explains when and where to watch the Perseid meteor shower, what you’ll see and whether you need any special equipment.

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.

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. 

Avi Loeb on baseball physics, SpaceX rocket hitting the moon and UAP program NDAs | ChicagoLIVE
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Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the physics behind his first pitch at a Houston Astros game, the impact of a defunct SpaceX rocket hitting the moon, and why non-disclosure agreements are used in the UAP program.

FAA certifies new Boeing passenger plane, opening up possible new routes | ChicagoLIVE
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified the new Boeing 737 'MAX 7' jetliner, allowing the plane to begin service. Travel expert Clint Henderson from The Points Guy explains why this certification is important and how it will affect passengers.

Part of stray SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted

The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.

Why a SpaceX rocket will soon crash into the moon | ChicagoLIVE
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A piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on a collision course with the moon. Dr. Mike Zevin, an astrophysicist at Adler Planetarium, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what’s happening and what it means.

NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.

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.

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.

Frontier Airlines to add Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on flights

Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday that it plans to introduce high-speed inflight internet powered by SpaceX's Starlink beginning in early 2027, marking a major upgrade for the ultra-low-cost carrier as it continues investing in new amenities aimed at attracting travelers.

NASA searching for volunteers to spend a year in deep space simulation
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NASA is on the hunt for volunteers to spend an entire year inside a simulated deep space environment for researchers to study the effects of long-duration space travel on humans. ER physician Nathan Jones joins Good Day to talk about his unique experience as part of a simulation of life on Mars.