Today in History, December 25: James Webb Space Telescope is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving
The best kind of Christmas present is one that keeps on giving. Launched four years ago today, the…
Thousands cheer as the sun rises on winter solstice at Stonehenge
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people cheered and danced around Stonehenge as the sun rose over the prehistoric…
New independent measurements of universe expansion rate deepen cosmic mystery : Kauai Now
A team of astronomers using a variety of ground and space-based telescopes — including W. M. Keck Observatory…
How to Watch the Final Meteor Shower of 2025
The Lyrids’ radiant, the constellation Hercules, rises well before midnight, so meteors are visible all night, but are…
Astronomers discover spacetime drag around a supermassive black hole — as predicted by Einstein
A star’s fatal brush with a supermassive black hole can light up a quiet galaxy. When gravity shreds…
Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this week in one last…
How Do Astronomers Find Planets in Other Solar Systems?
It was almost 100 years ago that Clyde W. Tombaugh discovered Pluto. That was the last planet found…
New images reveal an early-stage stellar eruption (nova) in stunning detail
A classical nova may look simple at first. A faint star brightens, sometimes enough for you to spot…
When To See The Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight
Topline Warmly-dressed skywatchers with clear skies should brace for some of the best meteor-watching of the year as…
Webb reveals a hazy world that shows not all planet twins are identical
The haze veiling LP 791-18 c is likely created through photochemistry, where ultraviolet radiation from the planet’s active…
Astronomers unveil images of a rare exoplanet, similar to Tatooine, orbiting two stars
An artist’s illustration showing an exoplanet with two stars. (Image source: Terranaut – Pixabay) Astronomers have just unveiled…
The most beautiful meteor shower of the year will soon reach its peak activity
An image showing a shooting star in the night sky. (Image source: ahmetyuksek – Pixabay) Over the next…