NASA rover spots rock shaped like medieval helmet on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover stationed on Mars spotted a dome-shaped rock with a striking resemblance to a helmet used…
See Aug. 11 moon phase, and when to look for the next full moon
During such a busy stretch for stargazing, it can be hard to keep track of all that’s happening…
Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon
WASHINGTON — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the same time, Venus and…
Will the planets align in August 2025? Here’s when, what to know
A meteor shower, eclipse and more of 2025’s must-see celestial events 2024 was a pretty great year for…
Photos show August 2025 full moon dazzling in night sky
This week marked the arrival of the Sturgeon Moon, a moon rising that wows stargazing enthusiasts in the…
Acting NASA chief Sean Duffy to announce plans for building nuclear reactor on the moon
It’s a power move. The Trump administration aims to accelerate the construction of a nuclear reactor on the…
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission ends in disappointment
The Lunar Trailblazer mission to the moon officially ended on July 31, but it wasn’t a complete journey.…
Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
What happens if an asteroid the size of a 15-story building crashes into the Moon in 2032? While…
When to see the Perseid meteor shower in California
The Perseid meteor shower is underway. Here’s when they’ll peak in August The Earth is currently edging into…