How to watch the rare January planetary alignment from your backyard

It may be cold outside, but FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente said it will be worth it to go outside and check out the stars for the rest of January.

Wolf Moon 2025: When and how to see it, peak visibility

The first full moon of the year, known as the Wolf Moon, will be visible this week. Here's when you can see it:

European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury

The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.

Northern Lights may light up New York skies on New Year's Eve

Solar storms might light up New York skies with the Northern Lights this New Year’s Eve! Here’s when and where to watch for this rare aurora display in the city and beyond.

Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end

The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.

Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky

A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.

NASA's solar probe attempts closest-ever approach to Sun

This morning, NASA's Parker Solar Probe was poised to make history by getting closer to the sun -- about 3.83 million miles away -- than any human-made object has ever gotten.

Drones are banned in these parts of NY: FAA list

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned drone flights in over 30 cities across New York. Here's a list of locations.

Drones are banned in these NJ cities: FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now banning drone flights in certain areas in New Jersey after numerous mysterious drones have been spotted, raising questions and concerns about their origin and purpose.

Timeline of NJ, NY drone sightings

Here's a timeline of when drones first started appearing over the New Jersey skyline -- and when the federal government became involved.

NJ mayor links drone sightings to missing radioactive material

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham suggested that mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey might be connected to missing radioactive material.

Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.

What we know so far about the alleged drones in NJ, NY: Residents remain skeptical

The drone drama in the NYC area is deepening. In recent weeks, several sightings of mysterious drones have been reported in parts of New Jersey. Here's the latest.

Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's your skygazing forecast

The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.

What's that in the sky? Experts speculate on mysterious drones flying over NJ

What is that in the sky? Mystery drone sightings in Delaware County, Philadelphia and New Jersey have prompted many questions and an expert says due to the shape and size of the object in the sky, it could even be a flying car!

Flight delays at Newark Airport due to staffing issues, weather

Travelers flying in and out of Newark International Airport (EWR) should be prepared for delays up to 1 hour and 36 minutes as of 2 p.m. Track flight delays here.