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Is your neighbor acting strangely? Must be a full moon.

Does the Full Moon Really Make People Act Strangely?

Along with Mercury in retrograde, the full moon is a pretty popular scapegoat for bad luck and bizarre behavior. Is it warranted?

100 Things We Learned in 2023

From record-breaking plants and incredible animal news to space superlatives and the awesome power of Taylor Swift fans, here’s the long list of things we learned in 2023.

Astronaut Kellie Gerardi conducts research aboard the Virgin Galactic spacecraft.

“Humanity’s Next Giant Leap”: Citizen Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Envisions the Future of Spaceflight

Bioastronautics researcher Kellie Gerardi envisions a future when space is open to all.

The first full moon of 2024 is on the horizon.

Kick off 2024 with January’s Wolf Moon, the First Full Moon of the Year

The wolf moon—the first full moon of 2024—is a great chance for astronomy enthusiasts to ring in the new year.

How to See the International Space Station From Where You Live

The ISS orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, giving sky-gazers plenty of chances to see it.

6 Strange “Alien” Languages Created by Linguists

Exolangs are constructed languages that imagine how the languages of extraterrestrial beings might look and sound—and linguists have come up with some pretty mind-bending options.

Why Is the Space Needle Shaped Like That?

Seattle’s iconic Space Needle debuted at the 1962 World’s Fair—and was inspired by America's Space Race with the Soviet Union.

The winter solstice marks the return of longer days.

25 Facts About the Winter Solstice, the Shortest Day of the Year

Whether you’re a fan of winter or wish it would go away, here are 25 things to note about the winter solstice, a.k.a. the shortest day of the year.

Night sky over Capitol Reef National Park.

The 10 Best Places for Stargazing in the U.S.

Utah's state and national parks dominate the list of America's best stargazing locations.

A fireball shoots across the skies over Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Watch Amazing Footage of a Meteorite Crashing in Russia

The gigantic asteroid exploded in the skies over Chelyabinsk, Russia—and it was caught on camera.

The Geminid meteor shower lights up the sky over the Himalayas.

Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzle December Skies

The Geminids are famous for producing some of the brightest and most frequent meteors of the year.

Do you know what's hiding on your floors?

Wearing Shoes Indoors Is Much Grosser Than You Think

Warning: You might be shocked to learn what kinds of germs are stuck to the bottoms and even the insides of your favorite shoes.

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An Astronaut Tool Bag Is Now Orbiting Earth

The tool kit, which was lost during a spacewalk, is visible from Earth.

Jupiter will appear extra big and bright this week.

See a Huge, Super Bright Jupiter Reach Opposition This Week

Jupiter at opposition is the best time of year to see the solar system’s largest planet in the night sky.

100 Facts That Will Make You Go “WTF”

Weird but fascinating facts about everything from the guy who dragged cars with his nipples to frogs shedding (and eating!) their own skin.

The Leonid meteor shower becomes a meteor storm every 33 years.

The Leonid Meteor Shower Explodes Across Skies This November

Known for producing the occasional meteor storm, the Leonid meteor shower is highly anticipated among astronomy fans.

Sometimes a picture doesn’t tell the whole story.

The Stories Behind 8 Famous Photos

From Elvis Presley wearing a velvet suit to meet Richard Nixon to the migrant mother who unwittingly became the face of the Great Depression, these are the true stories behind a few iconic photographs from history.

An annular solar eclipse appears like a ring of fire in the night sky.

See an Annular Solar Eclipse Cast a “Ring of Fire” in October’s Sky

In October, catch this special type of solar eclipse that occurs only once every year or two.

The Orionid meteor shower peaks in late October.

The Orionid Meteor Shower Will Light Up Skies in October: Here’s How to Catch It

The Orionid meteor shower is visible around the world, and this year it peaks the night of Saturday, October 21.

September’s harvest moon is also the last super moon of 2023.

The Harvest Moon, the Final Super Moon of the Year, is Coming in Late September

The harvest moon is the full moon that falls closest to the fall equinox, and this year, it’s also a super moon.

NASA Is Finally Looking Into UFOs

The space agency now has an official division for investigating reports of flying objects.

A galaxy cluster surrounded by blue-toned cosmic microwave background radiation left over from the Big Bang.

8 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Big Bang

The birth of our universe happened at least 13 billion years ago—and you may have seen it on TV.

Watch an Early Silent Film About the Theory of Relativity

In 1923, filmmakers attempted to demonstrate Einstein's theory of relativity with pistols.

NASA Cassini spacecraft took this image of Saturn while it was in the planet's shadow.

See Saturn’s Rings Illuminated by the Sun When the Planet Reaches Opposition

People on Earth will be able to see Saturn illuminated by the sun for one night only.

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