Curiosity rover finds more coral-shaped rocks on Martian surface
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
July’s dueling meteor showers peak this week and could outshine August’s Perseids
Skygazers will be treated to dueling meteor showers converging as the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarrids both reach peak activity.
Watch two meteor showers at once: Best time to see the Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire caught on video
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory
Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.
NASA probe captures our closest-ever view of the sun
Scientists are using the images and data collected by the probe to understand the sun’s impact on Earth and the solar system.
Massive Mars rock from outer space could fetch up to $4M at prestigious Sotheby's auction
Bidding opens at $1.6 million for the rare meteorite which was discovered in Niger's Sahara Desert.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Why July 9 will likely be one of the shortest days in recorded history
Today could be the shortest day you’ve ever experienced – but it’ll happen faster than the blink of an eye.
Astronaut photographs elusive luminous event from far above Earth
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous Event seen above a thunderstorm over Mexico and the Desert Southwest earlier in the week.
See our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy in a whole new light
On a clear night, some stars in the Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from Earth.
July night sky highlights: Bright Mercury, full Buck Moon and a meteor shower
Skywatchers in North America can catch three major celestial events in July.
New Vera Rubin Observatory discovers 2,000 unknown asteroids within 10 hours
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory team just revealed the first images taken by the observatory.
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued with Northern Lights possible from New York to Washington state
NOAA space weather forecasts are predicting minor (G1) to moderate (G2) geomagnetic storming between Wednesday and Thursday based on NOAA's five-level scale.
Honda joins space race with successful reusable rocket test
Honda has entered the space race with the successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket, marking a significant step in its space ambitions.
June’s Strawberry Moon ushers in best time of year to view the Moon
As summer approaches, the Moon will appear lower along the horizon, making it easier to enjoy on evening walks. The Canadian wildfire smoke might also enhance the color.