Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
Best astronomy books: modern hits and classic titles
Explore the cosmos and find your way around the night sky with this combination of classic titles and new entries, all in the best astronomy books.
Peer into Hurricane Ian’s 'eye' in this photo that an astronaut snapped from space
An International Space Station astronaut photographed Hurricane Ian as the powerful storm battered Florida. NASA, SpaceX and others have postponed launches from the Space Coast.
Powerful solar flare lashes Earth, causes radio blackout across Europe and Africa
Auroras have been swirling through the skies already this week as the sun awakens from slumber.
Possible 'kilonova' explosion leaves an epic afterglow
Two hyper-dense neutron stars potentially merged to create the event.
Why do freezing pipes burst?
Bursting water pipes are a major concern when winter temperatures drop below freezing. But why do freezing pipes burst?
Why does copper turn green?
Like some other metals, copper oxidizes when left out in the elements, but the coloring process is complicated.
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A 1,000-pound great white shark just spotted off coast of New Jersey
The predatory fish, nicknamed 'Ironbound', is on his way north to Canada.
Stunning solar eclipse caught by NASA in incredible closeup
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory in outer space spotted a solar eclipse when the moon passed in front of the sun on June 29, 2022.
How did Earth get its name?
Whether you call our planet the Earth, the world or a terrestrial body, all of these names have an origin story deep in history.
Don't miss the first 'Manhattanhenge' of 2022 this Memorial Day weekend
People in New York can catch the gorgeous "Manhattanhenge" this Memorial Day weekend on May 29 and 30.
Mile-wide asteroid, the largest yet of 2022, flies safely by Earth
A mile-wide asteroid passed by Earth on Friday (May 27) at a distance about 10 times that of the space between the Earth and moon.
When will Pluto complete its first orbit since its discovery?
Astronomers will have to wait a while to celebrate the first complete orbit of Pluto since its discovery.
A 'meteor storm' of 1,000 shooting stars per hour may light up the skies over North America tonight
The Tau Herculids could bring up a meteor storm, but there's a good chance it won't happen at all.
How do space rockets work without air?
Here's the science of how rockets launch off Earth and zoom around space with no oxygen.
What's the difference between a frog and a toad?
The difference between a frog and a toad is mainly skin-deep. Here's how to tell the amphibians apart.
See these amazing images of the Blood Moon lunar eclipse from around the world
Billions of people saw the sky show Sunday (May 15) to Monday (May 16).
Here's how to watch the Flower Moon lunar eclipse today and tomorrow
We'll help you get set up outdoors or online, depending on your location or your preference.
Flower moon lunar eclipse rises this weekend: Everything you need to know
You can watch a lunar eclipse turn the Flower Moon red on May 15 or 16, depending on your location, and it's even broadcast online in case you can't see it in person.
How to watch the Eta Aquarids meteor shower this weekend
The show originates from Halley's Comet and may generate as many as 30 shooting stars an hour.
Fuzzy 'halo' envelops Venus as it cozies up to Jupiter in photo of planetary conjunction
A thin cloud over the planets created a colorful 'corona' around Venus.
Black Moon solar eclipse looks otherworldly in stunning images
The rare partial solar eclipse stunned skywatchers on Apirl 30. Here's a look at their images.
