The unexpected behavior of pulsing stars could help us measure the universe By Samantha Mathewson published 21 June 24 New research offers the most precise measurements yet of pulsating Cepheid stars, which could reveal new clues about the immense size and scale of our universe.
Eclipse from space: Paths of 2024 and 2017 eclipses collide over US in new satellite image By Samantha Mathewson published 27 April 24 Satellite images capture striking differences between the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses that swept across North America, including variations in the moon's shadow along the path of totality.
What should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses? By Samantha Mathewson published 9 April 24 Now that the April 8 solar eclipse is over, what should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses? One option is to donate them to underserved communities, so needy folks can watch future eclipses safely.
See photos of NASA's suitcase-sized rovers that will soon map the moon's surface By Samantha Mathewson published 1 April 24 NASA test drove the mini autonomous rovers that will soon fly to the moon and collectively map the lunar surface.
'New star' as bright as the North Star will ignite in the sky this year. Here's how to see it. By Samantha Mathewson published 15 March 24 A nova outburst visible to the naked eye is expected to decorate the night sky this year with a "new star" that will briefly become as bright as the North Star, offering a once-in-a-lifetime stargazing opportunity.
Water detected on the surface of an asteroid for the 1st time ever By Samantha Mathewson published 16 February 24 Scientists detected water molecules on the surface of two asteroids for the first time ever. The team made the discovery using data from NASA's now-retired SOFIA airborne observatory.
See Earth's atmosphere glow gold in gorgeous photo taken from the International Space Station By Samantha Mathewson published 1 February 24 A new photo taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station reveals a golden glow surrounding our planet in a phenomenon known as airglow.
Japan's coastline moved over 800 feet after the devastating Jan 1. earthquake By Samantha Mathewson published 15 January 24 Satellite images captured striking changes in the coastline of Japan's Noto Peninsula following a massive earthquake on New Year's Day.
Watch a Chinese rocket booster fall from space and explode near a house in southern China By Samantha Mathewson published 2 January 24 Two rocket boosters used in a Chinese satellite launch on Dec. 25 fell back to Earth and exploded near inhabited areas, chilling videos show.
Hubble Telescope captures a galaxy's 'forbidden' light in stunning new image By Samantha Mathewson published 21 December 23 The Hubble Telescope viewed a distant galaxy whose light appears to contradict some of the most common rules of quantum physics.
World's 1st 'conversation' between humans and whales could help us talk to aliens someday, scientists claim By Samantha Mathewson published 16 December 23 Researchers are studying humpback whale communication systems to learn how to detect and interpret extraterrestrial signals from outer space.
ISS astronaut captures constellation of icebergs in amazing space photos By Samantha Mathewson published 16 December 23 European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen shared a series of lovely photos showing Earth's fleeting icebergs as seen from the International Space Station.
A giant comet will swoop by Earth tonight. Here's how to watch it live. By Samantha Mathewson published 14 July 22 One of the farthest active comets ever spotted makes its closest approach to Earth on July 14, 2022 and here's how you can catch the action live.
What time is the Blood Moon lunar eclipse? By Samantha Mathewson published 15 May 22 A Blood Moon total lunar eclipse will occur this weekend, and here's when to watch it.
NASA spacecraft snaps gorgeous new photo of Jupiter's moons Io and Europa By Samantha Mathewson published 26 March 22 NASA's Juno spacecraft beamed back stunning new photos of Jupiter's moons, Io and Europa.
Cosmic robbery could explain lack of dark matter in some galaxies By Samantha Mathewson published 15 February 22 Large galaxies may steal dark matter from smaller galaxies they nearly collide with, new research suggests.
You can see the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster on a collision course with the moon in a live webcast today By Samantha Mathewson published 7 February 22 A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster will crash into the moon on March 4, and you can track the rogue rocket during live webcasts on Feb. 7 and Feb.
Hubble Space Telescope hits record-breaking 1 billion seconds in the final frontier By Samantha Mathewson published 8 January 22 NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has reached a major milestone: one billion seconds in the final frontier.
These are the space missions to watch in 2022 By Samantha Mathewson published 1 January 22 From the debut of new launch vehicles to missions to the moon, Mars, asteroids and much more, a lot of exciting missions are expected to launch or arrive at their destination in 2022.
Black hole jet ejected by supermassive black hole is shaped like a helix By Samantha Mathewson published 12 December 21 An extraordinary galactic jet ejected from a supermassive black hole boasts a corkscrew-like helical structure, new ground-based telescope views reveal.
Hubble telescope captures stunning image of the star-forming Prawn Nebula By Samantha Mathewson published 26 November 21 The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning view of the Prawn Nebula floating through deep space.
'Flash in the night sky' turns out to be sign of lost Chinese satellite By Samantha Mathewson published 30 September 21 China launched two missions on Monday within only a few hours of each other, and one has been declared lost.
Bright lava flows, smoke pour from La Palma volcano eruption in new Landsat photos By Samantha Mathewson published 29 September 21 New satellite images of an active volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma capture vivid streams of lava pouring down the coastal mountain range and nearing the Atlantic Ocean.
In Hurricane Ida's wake, satellite images show oil slicks in Gulf of Mexico By Samantha Mathewson published 11 September 21 Satellite images capture aerial views of an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida's landfall on Aug. 29.
Scientists' 1st-ever view of sun's middle corona could sharpen space weather forecasts By Samantha Mathewson published 25 August 21 Recent telescope views shed new light on the sun's elusive middle corona that could prove beneficial to space weather forecasts.