June skywatching guide: From planet conjunctions to new moons, here is what to look up for
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
Loud sonic boom heard and felt by hundreds across parts of New England
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
Look up: Rare Blue Moon and 4 planets will shine across the sky at the end of May
A rare celestial event is happening at the end of the month.
A rare celestial event is happening at the end of the month.
Dying star creates stunning 'crystal ball' nebula
A dying star has rarely appeared so beautiful.
A dying star has rarely appeared so beautiful.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever IPO
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
Sinkhole causes delays, cancellations at LaGuardia Airport
According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.
According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.
Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
You could see the Northern Lights this week — here’s when to look up
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
NASA unveils panoramic Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.
NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.
Look up tonight as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks - How to see the celestial show
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night. How to see the celestial show
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night. How to see the celestial show
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: Everything you need to know
The Lyrid meteor shower has returned, and is expected to peak this week with ideal viewing conditions for the Northern Hemisphere.
The Lyrid meteor shower has returned, and is expected to peak this week with ideal viewing conditions for the Northern Hemisphere.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks soon: When to look up
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers.
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers.
Northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states tonight: See where
Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.
Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.
Over the moon: Watch Astronaut Christina Koch reunite with dog after lunar mission
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
Artemis astronauts give first public remarks after moon flyby mission: Here's what they said
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made.
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made.
NASA 'looking into' reclassifying Pluto as a planet after 10-year-old's viral letter
A 10-year-old’s passion for Pluto has caught the attention of NASA thanks to a compelling, viral letter on social media.
A 10-year-old’s passion for Pluto has caught the attention of NASA thanks to a compelling, viral letter on social media.
Why Artemis II astronauts didn't land on the moon
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.