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.”
Did you spot a chain of lights in the sky over Chicago? Here's what it was
No, those weren't Chinese spy balloons or aliens.
No, those weren't Chinese spy balloons or aliens.
Object shot down over Lake Huron not a threat to national security, Michigan Congresswoman says
Questions remain over what the object was that was downed by U.S. military over Lake Huron this weekend.
Questions remain over what the object was that was downed by U.S. military over Lake Huron this weekend.
Military shoots down 2nd object in U.S. airspace in the past week
Another week and another mysterious flying object.
Another week and another mysterious flying object.
Green Comet E3 will appear near Mars this weekend: Here’s where to look
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
Jupiter's moon count jumps to record-breaking 92, most in the solar system
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Here's when to watch for February's full snow moon
If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.
If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.
Watch: Video shows distant worlds orbiting a star 133 light-years away
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
Hefty meteorite containing materials billions of years old found by researchers in Antarctica
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
'Bear' on Mars captures internet's imagination
Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.
Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.
On this day in history, Jan. 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger explodes, shocking the nation
Aboard were seven passengers, including the first private citizen to travel into space.
Aboard were seven passengers, including the first private citizen to travel into space.
Green comet sighting: Here's when to see this celestial view unlikely to return for millions of years
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
Moon will eclipse Mars next week; here's how and when to see it
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.