Space & Skywatching
- The Moon/Weather Connection: Myths And Facts8 hours agoAs the next full moon prepares to rise on February 12th, whispers of its mysterious influence on the winter weather of Earth are beginning to surface. For centuries, people have claimed the moon dictates everything from animal behavior to ocean tides - but could it also be pulling the strings on our weather? Some say a full moon brings colder temperatures, while others insist it stirs up storms. So what’s real, and what’s just lunar lore?
- Watch NASA's Live Stream17 hours agoWatch live coverage from NASA.
- Don’t Miss These Treats In February’s Night Sky17 hours agoFebruary brings the full Snow Moon and a parade of planets with seven of our out-of-this-world neighbors. In addition to the planetary alignment, Venus will be at its most brilliant just in time for Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to see in February’s night sky.
- The Sun’s Ticking ‘Superflare’ Time Bomb17 hours agoThe sun might be quietly preparing to unleash a burst of energy that could plunge the modern world into chaos. Here’s what you need to know.
- The Best Celestial Events Of 202517 hours agoFrom a Mars occultation to a total lunar eclipse, here are a few celestial events you won’t want to miss in 2025. Get your calendars ready and hope for clear skies, fair weather and good viewing.
- Man Walks Outside Into Stunning Aurora Over Alaska17 hours agoVincent Ledvina walked outside to a swirling aurora display on Tuesday in Venetie, Alaska. Listen to his stunned reaction as his feet crunch in the snow and the aurora twinkles overhead.
- See – And Hear – Meteorite Crash To Earth On Sidewalk17 hours agoHomeowners returned from a dog walk to find strange star-shaped rocks and dust in front of their home. What they discovered on their doorbell camera video made history. It’s now known as the Charlottetown meteorite.
- NASA Confirms Bennu Asteroid Holds Key Building Blocks To Life17 hours agoA capsule carrying about a half cup of dust and rocks from an ancient asteroid named Bennu landed in the Utah desert in 2023. The samples were collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which sent a probe to rendezvous with Bennu in outer space. The mission took seven years, start to finish. Small portions of the samples were given to researchers. Now scientists at the Smithsonian Institution, University of Arizona, NASA and other institutions say they’ve uncovered the key building blocks of life inside them.
- Building-Sized Asteroid Has A Small Chance Of Hitting Earth17 hours agoA building-sized asteroid has a 1.3% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Though the chance is small, it has activated a global defense strategy. The asteroid ranks a 3 on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale.
- Don’t Miss This Month’s Parade Of Planets3 days agoFrom now into February, the night sky is lined up perfectly for a “parade of planets.” While it’s not super rare, planetary alignment isn’t something we see all the time. So it’s worth getting out there to take a look. Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus will all be visible with the naked eye. Neptune and Uranus will be there, too, but won’t be as shining as brightly. Use a telescope or binoculars for an even better view.