Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system

A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.

United Newark incident now classified as an 'accident' by NTSB

The NTSB has now classified Sunday’s incident at Newark Liberty International Airport as an accident after a Boeing 767 hit a light pole on final approach to Runway 29, causing significant damage to the aircraft.

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."

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.

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. Here's 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.

Northern lights may be visible Friday night in parts of New York

Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states, including NY.

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. 

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.

What happened to Apollo 13? 'Houston, we've had a problem'

What began as a mission to land on the moon became history’s most harrowing space rescue after a technical failure forced the crew of Apollo 13 into a 200,000-mile race for survival.