Today Will Likely Be Shorter Than Usual, and It Will Happen Again in August. Here’s Why
Because of the moon’s position, Earth is rotating just over a millisecond faster than usual on a few days this summer
Check Out Ten Spectacular Space Images From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
The annual competition for professional and amateur astrophotographers released its shortlisted images, which capture the beauty of the cosmos seen from Earth
The Resilience Spacecraft Likely Crashed on the Moon
Early reports suggest that an issue with the Japanese lander’s sensors prevented it from sufficiently slowing down
Catch This Year’s Strawberry Moon Lighting Up the Sky on June 11
The last full moon before summer kicks off is one of the lowest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere
Ispace’s Resilience Spacecraft Is Set to Land on the Moon Today—Here’s How to Follow Along
The Japanese company’s second attempt at a lunar landing can be streamed live this afternoon
How to Watch the Peak of the Spectacular Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
The shower will peak during pre-dawn hours in early May, as fast-moving meteors trail across Earth’s atmosphere, thanks to debris left behind by Halley’s Comet
A Gold Watch That Belonged to Astronaut Neil Armstrong Sold for $2.1 Million at Auction
The commemorative timepiece is similar to the one that Armstrong and other NASA astronauts wore in space
How to Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower at Its Dazzling Peak
The annual spectacle, which is happening now, will last until around April 25—but the best viewing will fall between the 21 and 22
The Moon’s Far Side Is Strangely Dry—Lunar Samples Suggest It’s Much More Parched Than the Side That Faces Earth
Chinese researchers analyzed the first-ever soil samples returned from the far side of the moon, but further samples will be needed to verify their findings
Metal Detectorists Unearth Ancient Dagger Decorated With Tiny Stars, Crescent Moons and Geometric Patterns
Found at a beach in northern Poland, the nearly ten-inch-long artifact could be up to 2,500 years old. It had been lodged inside a lump of clay
How to Watch a Live Stream of the Rare Sunrise Eclipse on Saturday and Catch a Glimpse of Solar ‘Devil Horns’
Early risers can observe a partial solar eclipse in areas of eastern North America on March 29, given clear skies and proper eye protection
See Last Week’s Stunning Eclipse From the Moon in Photos Captured by the Blue Ghost Lander, Now at the End of Its Mission
The spacecraft carried out the longest commercial operation on the moon to date—and also made history during its rare chance to document this celestial event
Astronomers Discover 128 New Moons Orbiting Saturn, Cementing the Planet’s Title of ‘Moon King’
The sheer number of objects suggests scientists will soon have to grapple with what counts as a moon versus what’s just a large rock
How to See This Month’s Stunning ‘Blood Moon,’ the First Total Lunar Eclipse Since 2022
On the night between March 13 and 14, most of North and South America will be in for an astronomical treat
See the Striking New Images From the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Now the Second Private Spacecraft to Touch Down on the Moon
Firefly Aerospace’s lander reached lunar soil early Sunday morning, after a 2.8-million-mile journey lasting 45 days
Seven Planets Will Gather in the Night Sky This Weekend. Here’s What to Expect During the Rare Alignment
While such a lineup is uncommon, the event might not look exactly how you’re imagining it
Athena Spacecraft Launches to the Moon, as Intuitive Machines Aims for Historic Second Lunar Landing
The American company achieved the first successful moon landing by a private spacecraft last year. Now, it has sent a new mission to the south pole, carrying science instruments for NASA
The ‘Riskiest Asteroid Ever’ Is No Longer a Threat as Impact Probability Drops to Near Zero
As astronomers predicted, asteroid 2024 YR4 is not expected to hit Earth in 2032. This week, NASA gave the “all clear”
Chance of Asteroid Strike in 2032 Drops Sharply After Record-Setting Rise. Here’s Why It Keeps Changing
NASA announced that asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 0.28 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but that number is expected to continue shifting with further observations
Venus, the Planet of Love, Will Shine Bright on Valentine’s Day. Here’s How to See It
Around the time of your romantic dinner, head outside and look to the southwest to spot the super brilliant planet in the night sky
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