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How to Catch the Transits of Mercury and the 'Demon Star' This Month
There are two transits to see in the night sky this November: One is of a pair of "blinking" stars and the other is of the planet Mercury moving across the sun.
SPACE
Confirmed: Voyager 2 Finally Reaches Interstellar Space, 42 Years After Its Launch
Forty-two years after launching in 1977, Voyager 2 has reached interstellar space, where it will orbit the galaxy for 5 billion years.
NASA Debuts ‘Galaxy of Horrors’ Exoplanet Posters, Just in Time for Halloween
It’s death by a million cuts on a slasher planet where glass shards blow through the air faster than 5400 mph.
The Orionid Meteor Shower Will Peak on Monday Night
The best time to see the Orionids—the meteor shower from Halley's Comet—is today, Monday, October 21.
10 Out-of-This-World Facts About Space Camp
Space Camp, located at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has been educating aspiring astronauts since the 1980s.
NASA's First All-Female Spacewalk is Really Happening This Time
After a surprising cancellation in March, plans for NASA's first all-female spacewalk are back on track.
A Huge Full Hunter’s Moon Will Light Up The Sky This Weekend
The next full moon will be extra bright, extra big, and hard to miss. Here’s the best time to look up at October's hunter's moon.
The Draconid and Southern Taurid Meteor Showers Peak Tonight and Tomorrow
The Draconids and Southern Taurids won’t interfere with your good night’s sleep, and you might even see a fireball.
A Full Beaver Moon Is Coming in November
The meaning of the name "beaver moon" originated with early Americans centuries ago. Here are some more things you should know about the lunar event.
Michigan Residents Could Catch a Glimpse of the Northern Lights This Weekend
A solar storm on Friday and Saturday could bring the northern lights to lower latitudes, with Michigan falling in the prime viewing spot.
Rare Harvest ‘Micromoon’ Will Appear on Friday the 13th
The full moon closest to the autumnal equinox is dubbed a 'harvest moon.' This year, it will also be a rare harvest 'micromoon.'
See What the Eye of Hurricane Dorian Looks Like From Space
These images, captured from the International Space Station, put the magnitude of Hurricane Dorian into perspective.
NASA Boss Jokingly Declares Pluto a Planet, Gets Everyone's Hopes Up
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine came out as Team Planet Pluto at a recent event, reigniting hopes around the body's planetary status.
Northern Lights Could Be Visible Over Parts of America This Weekend
NOAA forecasts geomagentic storms for August 31 and September 1, 2019, which means that the northern lights may be visible over Maine, Wisconsin, Michigan, and other U.S. states this weekend.
August Is Ending With a Super New Moon
The gravitational pull of the supermoon will team up with that of the sun on August 30 to create super-charged "king" tides around the world.
NASA and Peanuts Team Up to Bring Space-Themed Snoopy Booklets to McDonald's Happy Meals
As part of a new project promoting STEM, NASA booklets starring Snoopy in space will soon be available with McDonald's Happy Meals.
How to See the Full Sturgeon Moon on Thursday
August's full moon is called a sturgeon moon. Here's what you need to know to make the most of the celestial event on August 15.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Next Week—Here's How to Boost Your Chance of Seeing a Shooting Star
A full sturgeon moon will make 2019's Perseids less brilliant than they've appeared in years past, but if you know when and where to look, you can increase your chances of spotting a shooting star.
Thousands of Tardigrades Are Stranded on the Moon After an Israeli Lunar Lander Crashed
Thousands of dehydrated tardigrades—also known as water bears—were accidentally left on the Moon's surface last April, and it's highly likely that they're still alive.
July Is Ending With a Rare Black Supermoon on Wednesday
After a month of spooky astronomical events, July will close out with a rare black supermoon this Wednesday.
Could You Pass This Astronaut Aptitude Test?
Think you've got what it takes to follow in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin? Take this Astronaut Test and find out.
Apollo 11 Astronauts Are Being Honored With Butter Sculptures at the Ohio State Fair
This year, the Ohio State Fair’s legen-dairy butter display will include uncannily lifelike sculptures of Apollo 11’s Moon walkers.
The Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend—Here's How to See It
Usually it's all about the Perseids, but this summer, the Delta Aquariids is the meteor shower to catch, thanks to July's "old moon." Here's how to view it.
A Fireball Meteor Lit Up Skies Over New England Last Night
The bright green light that streaked across skies over Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut the night of July 24 was likely a fireball meteor, experts say.