2026 Harvest Moon: When is it and how to see it
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
Pentagon releases sixth batch of declassified UFO files including video of swarm of objects over Utah in 1952
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
NASA images reveal ‘once-in-a-century’ moon crater, largest recent impact discovered
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
Mercury is shrinking faster than expected, new study suggests
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
Meteor seen over Great Lakes broke sound barrier, found on remote Canadian island
When it crash-landed on a remote island in the Great Lakes, the space rock that broke the sound barrier when it entered Earth's atmosphere was several billion years old. The first human hand to hold a piece of it was that of Dave Kenny.
When it crash-landed on a remote island in the Great Lakes, the space rock that broke the sound barrier when it entered Earth's atmosphere was several billion years old. The first human hand to hold a piece of it was that of Dave Kenny.
Look up to see the ISS using NASA's 'Spot The Station' app: Here’s how
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Saturn’s south pole has a giant 10-sided cloud mystery, scientists say
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
September skywatching guide: Harvest Moon, bright Venus, fall equinox and more ahead
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA Solar System Ambassador Voula Saridakis explains what’s next for the newly launched Roman Space Telescope and how it could help scientists study dark energy, dark matter and distant planets.
NASA Solar System Ambassador Voula Saridakis explains what’s next for the newly launched Roman Space Telescope and how it could help scientists study dark energy, dark matter and distant planets.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
President Trump in Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
President Donald J. Trump will be at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
NASA prepares to launch new Roman Space Telescope
NASA engineer Mark Melton explains how the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will study dark energy, map the Milky Way and search for distant planets and galaxies.
NASA engineer Mark Melton explains how the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will study dark energy, map the Milky Way and search for distant planets and galaxies.
Chicago weather: Clear skies for lunar eclipse as heat builds
Clear skies could make for a great view of tonight's lunar eclipse across Chicagoland. And summer isn't finished yet, with temperatures possibly reaching 90 degrees as August comes to an end.
Clear skies could make for a great view of tonight's lunar eclipse across Chicagoland. And summer isn't finished yet, with temperatures possibly reaching 90 degrees as August comes to an end.
Partial lunar eclipse will be visible for parts of the US: Here’s what to know
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Nearly total lunar eclipse set to light up the night sky
Hunter Miller with the Adler Planetarium explains what to expect from this week's lunar eclipse, which is expected to cover nearly the entire full moon.
Hunter Miller with the Adler Planetarium explains what to expect from this week's lunar eclipse, which is expected to cover nearly the entire full moon.
Avi Loeb calls for more scientific approach in investigating UAPs | ChicagoLIVE
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb joins us to discuss mysterious UAP sightings, whether they could pose a threat and why he believes more scientific research is needed.
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb joins us to discuss mysterious UAP sightings, whether they could pose a threat and why he believes more scientific research is needed.
NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.