Eclipse, meteor shower and planet parade: Guide to the August 12 astronomical trifecta
Within a 24-hour window, the cosmos will deliver three major astronomical events: a six-planet alignment, solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower.
Within a 24-hour window, the cosmos will deliver three major astronomical events: a six-planet alignment, solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower.
Used SpaceX rocket will soon slam into the moon, but not on purpose
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
August 2026 solar eclipse: When and how to see it from the Northeast
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Aug. 12, followed by a meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse later in the month.
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Aug. 12, followed by a meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse later in the month.
American Airlines ground stop issued by FAA; systems coming back online, American says
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely after 241 days aboard ISS
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
Antarctica's 'hummingbird' revealed in stunning new NASA radar
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey
More than 10 aircraft entered restricted New Jersey airspace as NORAD urges pilots to check restrictions.
More than 10 aircraft entered restricted New Jersey airspace as NORAD urges pilots to check restrictions.
Frontier Airlines to add Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on flights
Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday that it plans to introduce high-speed inflight internet powered by SpaceX's Starlink beginning in early 2027, marking a major upgrade for the ultra-low-cost carrier as it continues investing in new amenities aimed at attracting travelers.
Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday that it plans to introduce high-speed inflight internet powered by SpaceX's Starlink beginning in early 2027, marking a major upgrade for the ultra-low-cost carrier as it continues investing in new amenities aimed at attracting travelers.
Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'
NASA chief Jared Isaacman has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.
NASA seeks volunteers for yearlong simulated moon and Mars deep space missions
NASA is seeking volunteers to participate in a yearlong mission simulating future trips to the moon and Mars.
NASA is seeking volunteers to participate in a yearlong mission simulating future trips to the moon and Mars.
NASA wants to light the first fire on the moon. Here's why
NASA is preparing to do something that has never been done before — light a fire on the moon.
NASA is preparing to do something that has never been done before — light a fire on the moon.
White House names Harvard professor to lead handpicked UFO council
The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks.
The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks.
‘Strawberry Moon’: Here’s when to look up to see June’s full moon
The Strawberry Moon will appear this weekend. Here’s when to look up to see it.
The Strawberry Moon will appear this weekend. Here’s when to look up to see it.
NASA finds ‘puffiest’ planets so far: ‘Comparable to cotton candy’
NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.
NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.
The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Gallery: Prada’s new Artemis IV garment makes sure NASA astronauts are cool, literally
A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one.
A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one.
Astronauts sheltering on International Space Station after new leak found
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.