‘Devil Comet’ contains ‘strongest evidence yet’ that comets delivered water to Earth
A “devil” comet’s water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth, researchers have discovered. The finding supports…
A rare Black Moon rises with the sun on Aug. 23: Here’s what to expect
On Aug. 23, the night sky will play host to an unusual lunar event known as a Black…
The next two mornings see the crescent Moon meet Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in the pre-dawn sky
On the mornings of 20 and 21 August 2025, the thin crescent Moon is part of a beautiful…
“We Shouldn’t Be Here”: Astronomer Reveals Bizarre 200-Light-Year Structure Pouring Matter Into Milky Way’s Dark Center
IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 Astronomers discovered the Midpoint cloud, a Giant Molecular Cloud spanning 650 trillion miles. 🔭…
Mars rover captures surreal panoramic view — and a “floating” rock sparks intrigue
Since touching down in February 2021, Perseverance has kept peeling back Mars’s geological layers. Under especially clear skies,…
The Mysterious Origins of the Most Energetic Neutrino Ever Detected
In February 2023, a cosmic particle detector housed deep in the Mediterranean Sea recorded the arrival of a…
Northern lights may be visible in these 15 states overnight Aug. 19-20
The northern lights could illuminate skies overnight tonight Aug. 19-20, thanks to a fast-moving stream of solar wind…
Hammond takes on chief executive role at spaceport
SAXAVORD Spaceport has announced that Scott Hammond will be its new chief executive following the death of co-founder…
In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield
As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that…
An eclipse expert’s guide to the August 2026 solar blackout
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Perseid meteor shower captured over Durdle Door, Dorset
Josh Dury used clever camera techniques to document the scene as he spent several nights at the Durdle…
Perseid meteor shower captured over Durdle Door, Dorset
Josh Dury used clever camera techniques to document the scene as he spent several nights at the Durdle…