Shooting star? Midwesterners report seeing fireball in the sky Tuesday night
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was. (Credit: © Britt Pulpulaan via the American Meteor Society)
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was. (Credit: © Britt Pulpulaan via the American Meteor Society)
Shooting star? Midwesterners report seeing fireball in the sky Tuesday night
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was.
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was.
NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
Watch: Green auroras ripple over Earth from orbit, creating dazzling glow
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia
On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.
On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.
Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
Honoring Challenger 40 years later: How learning centers are inspiring the next generation
On the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, Challenger Learning Centers continue the crew’s legacy by turning tragedy into powerful lessons that inspire curiosity, resilience, and a love of science in young minds.
On the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, Challenger Learning Centers continue the crew’s legacy by turning tragedy into powerful lessons that inspire curiosity, resilience, and a love of science in young minds.
Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
NASA's Webb telescope captures stunning new image of Helix Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance
NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.
NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
New moon to peak Sunday evening as one of last big skywatching events for January
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
NASA prepares to roll out Artemis II Moon rocket ahead of historic mission | ChicagoLIVE
NASA is getting ready to roll out the Artemis II rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, marking another major step toward returning humans to the Moon. Artemis II Lunar Science Lead Dr. Kelsey Young joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what this rollout means, what makes Artemis II different from past missions, and how this mission moves NASA closer to sustained lunar exploration.
NASA is getting ready to roll out the Artemis II rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, marking another major step toward returning humans to the Moon. Artemis II Lunar Science Lead Dr. Kelsey Young joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what this rollout means, what makes Artemis II different from past missions, and how this mission moves NASA closer to sustained lunar exploration.
3I/ATLAS comet is not an alien spaceship, scientists confirm
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Artemis II: NASA releases potential launch dates for return to moon
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
Fox Flashback: Suburban Chicago couple spots mysterious object over I-80 in 1997
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
Fox Flashback: Suburban Chicago couple spots mysterious object over I-80 in 1997
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
Look up tonight: Quadrantid meteor shower will peak, joined by 1st supermoon of 2026
This year's first supermoon is called the Super Wolf Moon.
This year's first supermoon is called the Super Wolf Moon.