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.
‘Very small asteroid’ entered Earth’s atmosphere on Tuesday
The asteroid was traveling at about a velocity of 9.6 miles per second and measured between 1.6 and 4 feet.
The asteroid was traveling at about a velocity of 9.6 miles per second and measured between 1.6 and 4 feet.
NASA’s Webb snaps new pic of ‘Sombrero galaxy’
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued for Thanksgiving, Black Friday: Where Northern Lights could be visible
Displays of Northern Lights are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday for some of the U.S. after NOAA's space weather forecasters say charged particles from the Sun will create geomagnetic storm conditions.
Displays of Northern Lights are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday for some of the U.S. after NOAA's space weather forecasters say charged particles from the Sun will create geomagnetic storm conditions.
Astronomers take the first close-up picture of a dying star outside of Milky Way
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
What to know about the stadium-sized asteroid zooming by Earth Thanksgiving week
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
Odd smell coming from Russian spacecraft docked at space station
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
Look (safely) at the Sun's surface in the highest-resolution images yet
A European spacecraft is showing us how dynamic the Sun is with newly released images, the highest-resolution images of our star's surface so far.
A European spacecraft is showing us how dynamic the Sun is with newly released images, the highest-resolution images of our star's surface so far.
No 'chopsticks' catch this time for SpaceX's Starship rocket
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
Pentagon says there's ‘no verifiable evidence’ of extraterrestrial technology, beings or activity
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
Catch the last supermoon of 2024 this week – here’s when to look up
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
More northern lights could come as sun hits solar maximum, NASA says
The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.
The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.
See the most terrifying displays in our galaxy from NASA
The "Galaxy of Horrors" is an array of vintage-style horror movie-themed posters to show us what nightmares exist in space.
The "Galaxy of Horrors" is an array of vintage-style horror movie-themed posters to show us what nightmares exist in space.
'Halloween comet' breaks apart after nearing sun
Scientists called this comet a true "sungrazer" because it passed within 1% of Earth's distance to the Sun.
Scientists called this comet a true "sungrazer" because it passed within 1% of Earth's distance to the Sun.
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued after strong flare erupts from Sun
Aurora lights are possible in some parts of the U.S. on Monday.
Aurora lights are possible in some parts of the U.S. on Monday.
NASA astronaut released from hospital after 'medical issue' during splashdown
The SpaceX Dragon crew members completed a 235-day mission, 232 days of which were spent aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific research.
The SpaceX Dragon crew members completed a 235-day mission, 232 days of which were spent aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific research.