New pictures of galaxies by European space telescope 'dazzle' like nothing seen before
We've seen photos of these celestial landscapes before, but the "razor-sharp astronomical images" that Euclid provides show details that are new to the human eye.
NASA: Record-breaking black hole discovered by Webb and Chandra telescopes
The discovery using NASA's Webb telescope is exciting for black hole research because there is still much unknown about these enigmas of the universe. Astronomers believe black holes formed within the first billion years after the Big Bang.
Saturn's rings are disappearing, will be invisible from Earth in 2025
Saturn's many rings are disappearing, and in 2025, the rings won't be visible from Earth, at least temporarily.
Chances to spot Northern Lights increasing for northern U.S. this week
The last widespread reports of the Northern Lights in the U.S. occurred in mid-September when residents from a handful of states reported seeing shades of green, red and purple in the night sky.
Famed Apollo 13 astronaut Ken Mattingly dies at 87
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
November night sky highlights: Jupiter on display, Leonid meteor shower peak
Here's a rundown of sky-gazing events to bookmark for November 2023, including the Leonid meteor shower.
Massive 'Devil Comet' with ice volcano and 'horns' to light up Earth skies
The comet was first discovered in 1812 and has an orbital period of roughly 71 years.
October 2023 full 'Hunter's Moon' to light up sky this weekend
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
Local students make parts to be used on International Space Station: 'Pretty cool feeling'
A group of students at a small Pennsylvania high school are making an astronomical contribution in the field of space aviation.
Hobby Airport reopens after aircraft departed without permission causing collision with another aircraft
William P. Hobby Airport has reopened after two private jets clipped their wings on Tuesday afternoon.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend: Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
SkyFox pilot injured after seagull shatters chopper windshield
SkyFox's pilot made a heroic emergency landing after being struck in the face by a seagull Wednesday morning.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend as Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.
Prada to design spacesuits for NASA's Artemis III lunar mission
Axiom Space revealed prototypes of the AxEMU spacesuits earlier this year. Now, Prada engineers will join the team working throughout the design process on the Artemis III spacesuits.
Southwest offers flights to view 2024 total solar eclipse from the sky
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
'Unusual odor' in cabin midflight sends Southwest plane back to Vegas for emergency landing
The Southwest flight was in the air on its way from Las Vegas to Tulsa, Oklahoma, when the pilot turned around and landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport.
Watch: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse stretches from Oregon to Brazil
Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.
Solar eclipse: The best times and locations to view 'Ring of Fire' eclipse
Out in the west, the moon will block most, but not all, of the sun during breakfast time. This leads to a ring of sun being visible around a dark circle.
NASA and SpaceX targeting Oct. 13 to launch mission to metallic asteroid Psyche
NASA is preparing to launch another asteroid mission next week called Psyche.
See how much of the partial solar eclipse will be visible in your city
Nearly every community in North, Central and South America will see the eclipse, with the U.S. being one of the premier destinations to see the sights.