Watch the Draconid meteor shower rain fire over Earth on Oct. 8 and 9 By Brandon Specktor published 6 October 22 The Draconid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 8 and 9, but will be largely outshined by the full Hunter's Moon.
1 million-mile-long plasma plume shoots out of the sun in stunning photo By Harry Baker published 6 October 22 An astrophotographer has captured a stunning composite image of a massive coronal mass ejection shooting out of the sun.
Celestron Astro Fi 102 telescope review By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 6 October 22 This compact motorized go-to telescope can be controlled with your smartphone and gives good night sky views for beginners and newcomers to astronomy.
How did the moon form? A supercomputer may have just found the answer By Ben Turner published 5 October 22 The scientists need lunar samples from future Artemis missions to confirm their hypothesis.
'Cataclysmic' 50-minute orbit between two stars is the fastest ever recorded By Brandon Specktor published 5 October 22 Astronomers have discovered a rare binary star system with an orbital period of just 51 minutes – a blazing new record.
Quantum 'spooky action at a distance' lands scientists Nobel prize in physics By Ben Turner last updated 5 October 22 Their work has set the foundations for today’s fledgling quantum computers.
The full Hunter's Moon could outshine a 'dragon' meteor shower on Oct. 9 By Brandon Specktor published 5 October 22 October’s full moon, also called the Hunter’s Moon, rises Oct. 9. Here’s how to watch, and the story behind its name.
A 'galactic underworld' of ancient, blown-up stars lurks just beneath the Milky Way's surface By Brandon Specktor published 4 October 22 Where are all the galaxy's dead stars hiding? New research draws the map.
DART asteroid collision captured by Hubble and James Webb telescopes By Ben Turner published 29 September 22 This is the very first time humans have ever intentionally collided a spacecraft with an asteroid
James Webb telescope reveals the 'bones' of a distant galaxy in stunning new image By Ben Turner published 29 September 22 The new image will be compared to an older one captured by Hubble to help scientists learn more about the structure and composition of spiral galaxies
Could an asteroid destroy Earth? By Brandon Specktor published 30 September 22 When large asteroids hit the Earth, they trigger mass extinctions and climate chaos. But could an asteroid destroy the planet entirely?
Superhot blob of gas discovered orbiting Milky Way's black hole at 'mind-blowing' velocity By Harry Baker published 28 September 22 Astronomers have detected an X-ray flare from a blob of superhot gas orbiting Sagittarius A* at 30% the speed of light.
Astronomers discover secret star at the center of gorgeous Cat's Eye Nebula By Brandon Specktor published 28 September 22 Astronomers modeled the stunning Cat's Eye Nebula in 3D, revealing the mysterious planetary nebula's history for the first time.
Watch NASA's DART spacecraft hit 'bullseye' by smashing into an asteroid By Ben Turner published 27 September 22 This is the first ever test of the Earth's planetary defence system
NASA just redirected an asteroid by smashing a spacecraft into it By Ben Turner last updated 27 September 22 The test will help scientists learn how to stop catastrophic asteroid impacts.
Mystery of Britain's Largest Meteorite Solved By Jeanna Bryner last updated 27 September 22 The meteorite weighs about the same as a baby elephant.
The Milky Way is 'rippling' like a pond, and scientists may finally know why By Brandon Specktor published 27 September 22 New research suggests that a strange 'ripple' is causing the Milky Way's stars to vibrate out of step, and an ancient collision with Sagittarius may be to blame.
Jupiter will be at its closest to Earth today (Sept. 26) in 59 years By Robert Lea published 26 September 22 Skywatchers will get a rare opportunity to see Jupiter in its full glory when its opposition happens at the same time as its closest approach to Earth.
NASA calls off Artemis 1 launch as Hurricane Ian threatens Florida By Ben Turner published 26 September 22 The rocket has been plagued by technical and weather problems since its wet dress rehearsal in April.
China discovers rare lunar crystal and nuclear power source on near side of the moon By Brandon Specktor published 23 September 22 Chinese researchers have discovered a brand new type of crystal in a sample of moon rocks, as well as a source of helium-3 — a potential fuel for nuclear fusion reactors.
