3I Atlas comet updates: Where is it now, and what scientists are saying
The 3I/ATLAS comet was first spotted in July near Jupiter after it entered our solar system from another universe. Here’s what’s known about it and what we’ve learned so far.
Earth has a new temporary mini-moon: Meet 2025 PN7
The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.
Here's when you can see fall's Harvest Supermoon
This month is filled with a Supermoon and two meteor showers worth looking out for.
Massive comet zooming through solar system could be alien technology, Harvard astrophysicist says
New data shows 3I/ATLAS is three to five orders of magnitude more massive than previous objects.
NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
Northern Lights could be visible in New York on Monday
Eyes to the sky! New York residents could catch a rare glimpse of the glowing Northern Lights to start off the week.
See the clearest photo yet from the surface of Mars
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
A rare ‘Black Moon’ set to rise this week: What to know
Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: When and where to watch this week
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
Summer's best meteor shower peaks this week: How and when to watch
The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak this Tuesday and Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know:
James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Scammers are stealing luggage tags to make false claims
Scammers are coming after disposed luggage tags at airports to make false claims.
Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
July’s dueling meteor showers peak this week and could outshine August’s Perseids
Skygazers will be treated to dueling meteor showers converging as the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarrids both reach peak activity.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire caught on video
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.