Astronauts Watched the Eclipse From ISS Space Station And Grabbed Some Cool Pictures and Video
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station orbited right past the solar eclipse Monday and grabbed some intriguing photos.
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Mysterious Rainbow-like "Glory Lights" Observed on Planet Outside Our Solar System for First Time Ever
Astronomers have detected signs of the rainbow-like 'glory' effect on a planet outside our solar system for the first time.
Black Holes Chew Up Wayward Stars Like Messy Toddlers-Taking a Few Bites Before Flinging Leftovers Across the Galaxy
Black holes are a bit like a messy toddlers when they swallow up wayward stars-taking a few bites before flinging leftovers across the galaxy.
Astronomers Solve the 60-Year Mystery of Quasars - the Most Powerful Objects in the Universe
Scientists have unlocked one of the biggest mysteries of quasars - the brightest, most powerful objects in the Universe.
See 40 Shooting Stars Per Hour Under the Aquariid Meteor Shower in May Night Sky
On the pre-dawn hours of May 7th, the Earth will pass through the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower, when 40 meteors may be seen per hour.
Watch Mars Kiss Our Crescent Moon - the Highlight of April Stargazing
As we are only a week of waxing away from the full moon of April, it's worth taking a look at other spring stargazing events.
Supermassive Black Hole Lurking at Edge of the Universe is One of Biggest Ever Detected-and 'Completely Unexpected'
A supermassive black hole discovered at the edge of the universe is one of the biggest ever detected, containing over a billion solar masses
Rare Chance for You to See a 'Messier Marathon' Stargazing Event This Month
The Worm Moon, Messier Marathon, y-Normids, and several conjunctions are some of what can be seen in the night sky this month.
Scientists Simulate a Small Universe as a Preview of What This New Space Telescope Will Discover - LOOK
This cool animation shows how the gravity of intervening galaxy clusters and dark matter can lens the light from farther objects.
Eight Mysterious Radio Signals Uncovered by Astronomers Using AI Could Be Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Astronomers uncovered 8 mysterious radio signals that could be coming from aliens sending messages from stars.
Hubble Captures Rare Event: Star Eaten By a Black Hole 300 Million Light Years Away (LOOK)
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have recorded a star's final moments in detail, as it gets gobbled up by a black hole.
Green Comet in the Sky This Week Is Rare 'Messenger from the Outer Reaches of Our Solar System'
A green comet has been dazzling astrophotographers, and its once-in-50,000 year passing of Earth on Feb 1st is not to be missed.
With Every Planet Visible This Week and Leonid Meteor Shower Shooting Fireballs, It's Time to Get Out the Telescope
Between November 16th and 21st, one can see the height of this year's Leonid meteor shower and all seven planets in the night sky.
Look for These Celestial Wonders in the Night Sky Through the Rest of March
We're halfway through the month of March, and though the days are getting longer—these crisp, clear nights are still a perfect time for stargazing. What can you expect to see if you look up at the darkness over the coming weeks? So much, it turns out. Let's take a look at three celestial highlights that […]
Meteor Shower From Halley's Comet Set to Peak in Night Sky This Week
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will be hitting the night skies this week, here, at the beginning of May 2021.
See Rare Sunrise Spectacular As Solar Eclipse Hits Parts of U.S. and Canada This Week
On June 10, prepare to see the 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse—if you're in the right place, such as north east Canada.
The Planets are Prepping for An Epic Alignment - Here's How to Watch it Shape Up
From April to June this year, a rare conjunction will see Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, and Mars all join each other in the pre-dawn sky.
Brightest Jupiter in 70 Years Appears in the East Two Hours After Sundown Thanks to Near-Perfect "Opposition"
Jupiter, the solar system's largest planet, is now the brightest light in the eastern night sky by a country mile.
Stargazing in December: Check Out the 'Mars Ballet', a Meteor Shower, and The 'Cold Moon'
This month is the brightest time to see Mars, the longest night of the year, and will also feature the Geminid Meteor Shower.
Northern Lights Activity Is Sky-High and Space Conditions Could Lead to Greatest Displays in 20 Years
Already this year the Earth's aurora has been seen in states like Wisconsin and Minnesota—far south of its normal showgrounds.
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