Stunning image of Uranus and its rings captured by James Webb telescope
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
Pink moon: When to see April's upcoming full moon
There are several astronomical events that will take place in April that are sure to get stargazers excited, and the first one that will dazzle us here on earth will be the full pink moon.
There are several astronomical events that will take place in April that are sure to get stargazers excited, and the first one that will dazzle us here on earth will be the full pink moon.
Here are the astronomical events to watch out for in April
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
How to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus at the same time
A rare planetary alignment has arrived, and all you have to do to enjoy it is to know where and when to look.
A rare planetary alignment has arrived, and all you have to do to enjoy it is to know where and when to look.
Watch: Lucky passenger captures stunning time-lapse video of northern lights from plane window
A passenger on a flight from Alaska to Washington was able to capture a stunning time-lapse video of the northern lights while the airplane zoomed across the night sky.
A passenger on a flight from Alaska to Washington was able to capture a stunning time-lapse video of the northern lights while the airplane zoomed across the night sky.
Oak Forest students learn the science behind flight with Adopt-A-Pilot program
Middle school students learned the best way to fly Tuesday — thanks to Southwest Airlines.
Middle school students learned the best way to fly Tuesday — thanks to Southwest Airlines.
House-sized asteroid discovered this week will fly past Earth on Friday
The near-Earth object, called 2023 EY, has been posted on NASA’s asteroid database and listed as one of the next five asteroid approaches. Scientists estimate it is about 54 feet wide.
The near-Earth object, called 2023 EY, has been posted on NASA’s asteroid database and listed as one of the next five asteroid approaches. Scientists estimate it is about 54 feet wide.
See Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus at the same time
It’s a planetary alignment party and you’re invited!
It’s a planetary alignment party and you’re invited!
'Comet of a decade' to whiz past Earth in likely first visit in 4.5 billion years
While naked-eye comets are rare C/2023 A3 could be among the brightest in a decade.
While naked-eye comets are rare C/2023 A3 could be among the brightest in a decade.
NASA discovers asteroid that has slight chance of hitting Earth on Valentine's Day 2046
NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting Earth on Feb. 14, 2046.
NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting Earth on Feb. 14, 2046.
Worm moon: When to see March’s full moon
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
Watch: New video from Hubble space telescope captures asteroid-smashing debris from successful DART mission
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
Eyes to the skies: Jupiter and Venus meet tonight for rare conjunction
Astronomy lovers, be sure to look up into the western sky tonight for a chance to see Venus and Jupiter close to each other.
Astronomy lovers, be sure to look up into the western sky tonight for a chance to see Venus and Jupiter close to each other.
Stunning video shows Mercury passing by the sun
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
James Webb telescope finds massive galaxies dating back to beginning of universe
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
Highland Park balloon hobbyist club may have had balloon taken out by sidewinder missile
Circumstantial evidence from the group suggests that a sidewinder missile may have taken out a balloon costing as little as $12.
Circumstantial evidence from the group suggests that a sidewinder missile may have taken out a balloon costing as little as $12.
Solar storm speeding toward Earth could affect radio, GPS signals on Friday
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
Illinois balloon club may have had balloon shot down by USAF
The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade had a balloon near Alaska with a projected course that matches where the shoot-down happened.
The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade had a balloon near Alaska with a projected course that matches where the shoot-down happened.
Biden: 3 aerial objects shot down over US not from China
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”