Space
Death Valley 1,000-Year Floods Seen From Space in Before and After Images
The hottest place on Earth saw almost a year's worth of rainfall in just three hours.
Full Sturgeon Moon 2022: Meaning Behind August Supermoon
This month's supermoon, the fourth and final one of 2022, will grace the skies on the night of August 11-12.
Rare Mystery Aerial Phenomenon Seen after Surprise Solar Storm
A strange aurora phenomenon, dubbed STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement), has been spotted over Canada.
Perseids 2022 Livestream: How and When To Watch Meteor Shower Live Online
One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak on the night of August 12-13.
NASA Films 'Dirty Snowball' Comet Plunging Into Sun
The object that recently disintegrated may have originated from the breakup of a single, giant comet hundreds of years ago.
When Is August's Supermoon and What Time Will Full Moon Appear?
The full moon in August—often referred to as the "Sturgeon Moon"—will be the fourth and final supermoon of 2022.
Earth Pummeled by Solar Storms As More Sunspots Appear on Sun's Surface
A surprise geomagnetic storm hit Earth on Sunday, while another is forecast to reach us today.
NASA James Webb Scientist on How We'll Know if TRAPPIST-1 Is Home to Aliens
The study by Webb will be the "most important" exoplanet probe for years to come as scientists look for life on other planets.
Renowned Physicist Apologizes for Saying Slice of Chorizo Was JWST Image
Etienne Klein's charcuterie sausage-based astronomy gag was amusing for many but fell flat for others.
Sunspot on Far Side Is So Huge It's Changing How the Sun Vibrates
Scientists can detect far-side sunspots and other hidden solar activity using a technique known as helioseismology.
Probably Not Space Debris: Mystery Remains over Metallic Orb Found in Tree
A well-known weather reporter in Mexico shared the images on his Facebook page saying the object had fallen from the sky.
Huge Sunspot Region Facing Earth Develops 'Beta-Gamma' Magnetic Field
The magnetic classification is associated with solar flares—thankfully they're unlikely to be disruptive.
When Are the Perseids 2022 and What Time Is Best to See the Meteor Shower?
Perseid meteors burn up in the Earth's atmosphere at speeds of around 130,000 miles per hour.
Space Junk That Fell on Sheep Farm Was From SpaceX Rocket, Agency Confirms
Three large pieces of space debris fell into rural Australia, causing a sonic boom to ring out across the area.
Megadrought at Utah's Great Salt Lake Seen From Space in Shocking Images
The lake's water levels are now at their lowest ever recorded due to the severe drought gripping the southwestern U.S.
Expect More Space Junk From Elon Musk and Other Space Travelers: Expert
Incidents of space debris landing on Earth have reportedly increased due to space tourism and increased exploration from international government agencies.
New Flash of Deep Space Could Be Massive Star Explosion
Scientists have discovered an ultra-bright phenomenon in the distant universe that could have come from a star destroyed by a black hole.
Russia Says It Launched Military Satellite Into Orbit
Footage allegedly shows a Soyuz rocket carrying a military satellite named "Cosmos-2558" blasting off from the Plesetsk State Test Cosmodrome.
One in 3 Russians Thinks the Sun Orbits Earth: New Poll
Some 35 percent of Russians incorrectly think the sun orbits around Earth, rather than the other way around.
Enormous Asteroid Traveling at 72,000 mph Only Just Spotted Nearing Earth
At the upper end of its estimated size range, the asteroid would stand as tall as the Empire State Building in New York City.
NASA Records Huge Flare From New, Active Region Emerging on Sun's Surface
The flare itself wasn't disruptive, but it indicates that a source of more flares could be slowly rotating toward our planet, according to officials.
Photos Show Big Chunks of Suspected SpaceX Rocket That Landed on Sheep Farm
Three pieces of space junk have now been discovered after they crashed to Earth, causing a sonic boom.
Why You Should Watch the 2022 Perseid Meteor Shower Before It Peaks
Astronomer Gianluca Masi told Newsweek that stargazers could twice as many meteors per hour by looking up on August 9 rather than August 11.
Earth's Solid Inner Core Makes Life on Planet Possible, New Research Shows
Scientists say that around 565 million years ago, the Earth's magnetic field strength fell to 10 percent of its strength today before bouncing back.
Videos Appear to Show Rocket Debris Light Up Sky as NASA Criticizes China
U.S. Space Command confirmed the Long March 5B rocket re-entered the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.
James Webb Peers Into TRAPPIST-1, a Star System Full of Earth-Like Planets
The rocky worlds have the potential to harbor liquid water, but until now scientists have been unable to tell if they have atmospheres.
Huge Piece of Space Rocket Falls From Sky and Lands on Sheep Farm
The charred pieces of debris are believed to be from the SpaceX mission that launched in 2020.
Out of Control Space Debris Is About to Plummet to Earth: How to Track
A Long March 5B rocket section reported to weigh 23 metric tons is due to re-enter Earth's atmosphere at a location that's difficult to predict.
Asteroid Size of Chrysler Building Traveling at 13,100 MPH Towards Earth
The asteroid, known as 2013 CU83, will come within 4.3 million miles of Earth, so there is zero chance it will collide with us during this close approach.
New, Huge Sunspot Triples in Size in 24 Hours
Sunspots, caused by the sun's tangled magnetic field, can eject solar material towards Earth resulting in geomagnetic storms.