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Long-Awaited Falcon Heavy Ready For Business
SpaceX made history on February 6th when the company successfully launched its long-awaited Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Simulating the Universe: The Next Generation
A new suite of cosmological simulations sheds light on the interconnected cosmic processes that shape the universe.
A Closer Look at the Worlds of TRAPPIST-1
Two new studies of the seven planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1 shed light on how these worlds formed and what they look like now.
60-Second Astro News: Dark Matter, Mars, and the Earth-Sun Connection
Dark matter particles may travel more slowly than we thought, hindering their detection. Dust storms may aid atmospheric loss on Mars. And a new mission is investigating magnetic fields at an unprecedented scale.
Solar Eclipse Made Bow Waves in Earth's Atmosphere
New research shows that the supersonic motion of the Moon's shadow across the continental U.S. in August 2017 created bow waves in Earth's atmosphere.
Observing Report: January 31st's Total Lunar Eclipse
The 2018 total lunar eclipse was witnessed by many in western North America and right across the Pacific.
Orderly Dwarf Galaxies Challenge Cosmological Wisdom
Most of the dwarf galaxies around Centaurus A appear to be orbiting the giant galaxy along a single plane — a result not predicted by current cosmological models.
Akatsuki's Amazing Views of Venus
Almost everyone considered Japan's Venus-bound orbiter a lost cause, but the spacecraft survived, reached its objective, and is wowing scientists with results.
Tour February's Sky: Treats for Early Risers
February's astronomy podcast offers you a trio of bright planets to spot before dawn and a plethora of bright stars to check out each evening.
Humanity Star: Bright Idea or Dark Sky Nemesis?
The launch of the Humanity Star has some fuming, others smiling, at the prospect of seeing a bright, new satellite. What do you think?
Explorer 1: NASA Marks 60 Years in Space
60 year ago today, a small satellite ushered in the U.S. space program in a big way.
Where to Watch the Lunar Eclipse Online
If you're not in the right place in the right time, you can still view Wednesday morning's total lunar eclipse online via several live streams. We list several options here.
The "Trifecta" Lunar Eclipse on January 31st
Get ready for a celestial event — a total lunar eclipse during the month's second full Moon and near lunar perigee — that hasn't happened in 35 years!
A New Definition for the Biggest Planets?
Scientists now understand where large planets stop and small brown dwarfs begin — a discovery that redefines the word “planet.”
60-Second Astro News: Exoplanets, Comet 41P & Milky Way Clouds
Citizen scientists have discovered a system of five sub-Neptune planets, NASA scientists follow the spin of Comet 41P, and speedy clouds of gas shed light on the Millky Way's history.
Amateur Astronomer Donald Bruns Receives Chambliss Award
Amateur astronomer Donald Bruns has received the Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award from the American Astronomical Society for his work in repeating and improving upon an iconic experiment during the August 2017 total solar eclipse.
Make the Most of January's Total Lunar Eclipse
An unusual dawn total lunar eclipse presents special challenges and great photo opportunities. Here's what you need to know to make the most of it.
Water Ice Found Exposed in Martian Cliffs
Thick sheets of water ice, some barely buried beneath the surface and likely more than 100 meters thick, have been spotted on several Martian cliff faces.
NASA Unveils New Power Source for Space Exploration
The Kilopower fission reactor will offer a more efficient and more powerful portable power source for solar system exploration.
Michigan Meteorite Tally Multiplies
They look like leftover gravel from a freshly laid asphalt road, but the black stones that spattered across the snow in the wake of the January 16th Michigan fireball were anything but terrestrial. They belonged to a tiny asteroid on a recent foray to the outer asteroid belt but now…
