Fireball lights up night sky across Midwest
A bright fireball put on a dazzling display Tuesday night across several Midwestern states.
A bright fireball put on a dazzling display Tuesday night across several Midwestern states.
Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'
President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."
President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."
Boom breaks sound barrier with American-made private supersonic jet
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.
Up to 7 planets align in night sky, wowing skygazers in January and February
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
Here's how to see the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
Drone sightings: No national security or public safety risk, US government agencies say
DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.
DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.
Possible drone sightings latest: Ohio military base, arrests near Boston airport
Elected officials are urging action to identify and stop mysterious drones reported over New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the country in recent weeks.
Elected officials are urging action to identify and stop mysterious drones reported over New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the country in recent weeks.
Trump on NJ drone mystery: 'The government knows what is happening'
President-elect Donald Trump said "the government knows what is happening" when asked about the New Jersey drone mystery during a wide-ranging Monday morning news conference..
President-elect Donald Trump said "the government knows what is happening" when asked about the New Jersey drone mystery during a wide-ranging Monday morning news conference..
Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
Drones mysteriously spotted in New Jersey: What we know
New Jersey residents have reported seeing dozens of drones in recent weeks, some near sensitive locations like a military research facility.
New Jersey residents have reported seeing dozens of drones in recent weeks, some near sensitive locations like a military research facility.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's your skygazing forecast
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
Jupiter is making its closest approach to Earth: Here's when it will be its brightest
This upcoming aerial spectacle occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. Here’s how you can watch it.
This upcoming aerial spectacle occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. Here’s how you can watch it.