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Space photo of the week: 55 years ago, the 'world's loneliest man' snapped this iconic Apollo 11 imageCommand module pilot Michael Collins took this iconic Apollo 11 photo 55 years ago today, after his historic trip around the far side of the moon made him "the world's loneliest man".
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Delta Aquariids 2024: July's next meteor shower offers ideal conditions for 'shooting stars'The Delta Aquariid meteor shower begins this week, bringing as many as 20 "shooting stars" per hour to the night sky. Here's why this year's shower offers ideal conditions for stargazers.
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July's full 'Buck Moon' rises this week — and signals a big lunar transition is on the wayJuly's full moon — also known as the Buck Moon, the Thunder Moon and the Hay Moon — will be at its fullest on the night of July 21. It's the last "regular" full moon before a parade of four consecutive "supermoons" light up the sky.
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Space photo of the week: 900 alien worlds packed into a single imageSlovakian artist Martin Vargic's spectacular new infographics artistically portray, visualize and compare more than 1,600 planets in other star systems.
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NASA spots unexpected X-shaped structures in Earth's upper atmosphere — and scientists are struggling to explain themNASA's GOLD mission found unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in the plasma of Earth's ionosphere. Researchers have likened our upper atmosphere to "alphabet soup."
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The Milky Way will be visible without a telescope this summer. Here are the key nights to watch for.Summer is the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere without a telescope. The key is to find clear, dark skies on moonless nights.
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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope gives the 'Pillars of Creation' a stunning 3D makeoverA new multiwavelength 3D visualization of the iconic "Pillars of Creation" showcases the differences between Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope data.
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Space photo of the week: Hubble roars back to life with exquisite image of nearby galaxyThe sparkling galaxy NGC 1546 stars in Hubble's first new image since changing to its new "one-gyro mode," ending the telescope's roughly month-long break.
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A 'new star' will appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to watch the Blaze Star ignite.The "Blaze Star" T Coronae Borealis is expected to erupt with a magnificent explosion sometime between now and September, becoming visible to the naked eye. Here's how to find it when it does.
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Strawberry Moon 2024: See summer's first full moon rise a day after solsticeJune's full "Strawberry Moon" rises one day after the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This will be the lowest full moon of the year.
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Three bright stars mark the beginning of summer. Here's how to spot the 'Summer Triangle' this week.The appearance this week of the three bright Summer Triangle stars — Vega, Deneb and Altair — marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how to spot them.
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Space photo of the week: 'Earthrise,' the Christmas Eve image that changed the worldSnapped from lunar orbit in 1968 by NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who died this week at age 90, 'Earthrise' is perhaps the most iconic image of our planet ever taken.
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The 1st 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here's how to see it.A major lunar standstill is about to occur. The phenomenon happens every 18.6 years when the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points on the horizon, while also climbing to its highest and lowest point in the sky.
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Space photo of the week: James Webb and Chandra telescopes spot a 'lighthouse' pointed at EarthImages from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory have been combined to reveal how the Crab Nebula's neutron star is changing.
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Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope spots galaxy churning out stars in overtimeThe James Webb Space Telescope peers into NGC 4449, a small galaxy showing explosive star formation that astronomers can't quite explain.
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Auroras could paint Earth's skies again in early June. Here are the key nights to watch for.The monster sunspot responsible for May's vibrant auroras will be facing Earth again in a matter of days, and it still appears to be active. Here's when to be alert for the next display of northern lights on the nights close to June's new moon.
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Space photo of the week: NASA sees a 'Platypus' move on Jupiter's moon EuropaThe Juno spacecraft, which orbits Jupiter, has been imaging the giant planet's moon Europa and spotted apparent movement in its icy crust.
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Manhattanhenge 2024: Where and when to see the sun 'kiss the grid' in New York this weekThe Instagram-worthy alignment of the setting sun and the streets of Manhattan is about to begin again. The annual spectacle is caused by New York City's gridiron layout.
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Tonight's 'Flower Moon' will rise close to a red supergiant starMay 2024's full moon, also known as the Flower Moon and the Planting Moon, will be at its fullest on Thursday, May 23. It will also appear bright and full on Wednesday and Friday.
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Space photo of the week: Hubble spots a twisted 'train-wreck' galaxy that may hide a cosmic illusionThe Hubble Space Telescope's stunning image of the dusty 'train-wreck' galaxy NGC 4753 reveals what may be one of the greatest optical illusions in the nearby universe.
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Space photo of the week: 'God's Hand' leaves astronomers scratching their headsA new space photo captures "God's Hand", a cometary globule in the Gum Nebula, where stars are being born.
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It's the best time of year to spot Mercury. Here's how to find it.Mercury is about to reach its "greatest elongation west" of the sun, meaning stargazers will have their best view of the "swift planet" all year. Here's how to see it.
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See up to 50 'shooting stars' per hour as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekendUp to 50 "shooting stars" per hour may be visible in moonless skies as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks Saturday and Sunday (May 4 and 5). The annual shower is linked to debris from Halley's comet.
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Space photo of the week: Little Dumbbell Nebula throws a wild party for Hubble telescope's 34th anniversaryAstronomers celebrated the Hubble Space Telescope's 34th anniversary with this stunning image of the Little Dumbbell Nebula — a vast cloud of gas containing one of the hottest white dwarf stars ever found.
