Solar system
Asteroid 10 Times Bigger Than the Statue of Liberty Approaching Earth
The asteroid is one of more than 29,000 near-Earth objects, or NEOs, that scientists have been discovered to date.
NASA: Asteroid 5,900ft Wide Will Pass Earth Next Week, Biggest of Year
The asteroid is scheduled to make its close approach on May 27, when it will come within around 2.5 million miles of the Earth.
Lunar Eclipse Pictures: Super Blood Moon 2022 in Photos Around the World
Total lunar eclipses occur when the sun, Earth and moon form a near-perfect line-up in space.
Flower Moon Meaning As Lunar Eclipse Sets the Blood Supermoon Red
During a full moon, the side of the moon that faces towards our planet is fully illuminated, appearing like a perfect circle.
Huge Asteroid Up to 1,600 Feet Wide to Pass Earth Just Before Lunar Eclipse
During the space rock's close approach, it will be traveling at approximately 18,300 miles per hour relative to the Earth
Lunar Eclipse of the May Full Moon to Light Night Sky in Stunning Display
Observers in the United States will be among the best placed to view the upcoming total lunar eclipse, which takes place over the night on May 15-16.
Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2022: When and Where To Watch May's Cosmic Show
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower is caused by debris left behind by the famous Halley's Comet entering and burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.
Video Showing Jupiter's Size Compared to Other Planets Wows the Internet
"If Earth were the size of a nickel, Jupiter would be about as big as a basketball," says NASA.
Huge Asteroid to Pass Earth Thursday May Be Over 2,500 Feet Wide
Not only will Earth be visited by an asteroid that could be as large as two Empire State buildings this week, but it will also be trailed by one even larger.
Photos Show Huge Swarm of Sunspots Big Enough to Swallow Earth
The group of dark blots on the sun's surface are areas of intense solar activity that could flare towards our planet.
Asteroid the Size of Two Empire State Buildings Nearing Earth
The space traveler will be moving at over 30 times the speed of sound, and 15 times faster than an F-16 jet fighter.
What Color Is Uranus and How Many Moons Does It Have?
In an influential report known as the decadal survey, planetary scientists have said visiting Uranus should be a priority for NASA.
Full Moon April 2022: Pink Moon To Appear as Mercury Rises, NASA Says
This year, the April full moon is also the Paschal Full Moon, which is used to determine the date of Easter.
One of the Largest Asteroids of 2022 Set To Zip Past the Earth This Month
If the upper estimate of the asteroid's size is true, the space rock would be almost double the height of the Empire State Building or nearly the same height as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Photo Shows Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Before It Passes Close to Earth
The asteroid is thought to measure about 656 feet across, which would make it taller than the Space Needle in Seattle.
Spinning Top-Shaped Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Ryugu May Be Dead Comet
The mystery surrounding the origins of the asteroid Ryugu may have been solved with a model that explains its weird shape, loose rubble pile structure, and abundance of organic molecules.
Meteorite-Hunting Drones Could Uncover Solar System's Mysteries
Scientists have used a powerful drone and AI to find a meteor on Earth in a technique that could help experts understand what our region of space was like billions of years ago.
Ukraine Sets up 'Send Putin to Jupiter' Fundraiser to Help Rebuild Country
The tongue-in-cheek appeal by the Ukrainian government asks for $2.99 donations, which will actually be spent on repairs to infrastructure damaged by Russian bombs.
Six Amazing Facts About Neptune and Its Moons
At the edge of the solar system is a fascinating world of ice and violent 1,000mph winds, Neptune. Here are six incredible facts about Neptune.
Craters Only Ever Seen on Other Planets and Moons Discovered in Wyoming
The area, which scientists have named the Wyoming Crater Field, is in a triangular area between the cities of Laramie, Douglas and Casper.
When To See February's Full Moon and Why It's Called a Snow Moon
This month's full moon has many alternative names, with some coming from animals and others reflecting harsh winter conditions.
'Very Exciting' 300-Year-Old Baby Asteroids Are Youngest Pair Ever Found
Explaining how young asteroids 2019 PR2 and 2019 QR6 are, astronomer Petr Fatka said 300 years is like "this morning—not even yesterday—in astronomical timescales."
Saturn Has Its Own Northern Lights—Scientists Finally Know How They Happen
As well as explaining how light shows illuminate Saturn's skies, recent findings solve the decades-long mystery of why the length of the planet's day changed.
What We Know About Huge Trojan Asteroids Following Earth As New One Found
The 0.75-mile-wide Trojan asteroid is only the second to be discovered in Earth's path around the sun—and is more than three times the size of the first one identified.
Image Shows Asteroid That Could Be 4000ft Wide Heading Towards Earth
The asteroid, classed as "potentially hazardous" by NASA, poses no danger to Earth but is going to pass unusually close to our planet next month.
Sun Probe Passes Through Comet's Tail as Space Rock Leaves Solar System
Leonard caused excitement when it zoomed past Earth last month, and a NASA/ESA spacecraft has studied its trail of debris.
What To Know About SpaceX Rocket That Is Going To Smash Into the Moon
The Falcon 9 rocket stage, which has spent almost seven years in space, is expected to hit the moon at around 5,700 mph in March.
When to Catch This Month's Full Moon, Known As the Wolf Moon
The full Wolf Moon will appear in a matter of days as the first full moon of the year—and yes, its name refers to the behavior of wolves.
How Fast NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Is Traveling, Where It's Going
Webb is the largest and most powerful space observatory ever built, promising to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
How To Watch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak
The Quadrantids have the potential to be one of the strongest showers of the year, but the period of maximum activity is very short, lasting only six hours.