Photos Show Incredible Northern Lights Sparked by Solar Storm
A cloud of charged gas from the sun hit Earth on Sunday, causing a spectacular light show for people in northern latitudes.
Old Shipwreck Discovered on North Carolina Coast After King Tide
The skeleton of the ship, which was spotted on Bald Head Island and is thought to date from the 1800s, was reported to measure 12-by-60 feet.
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 Winter Solstice 2021 From Stonehenge Live Online
People have been celebrating solstices at the famous prehistoric site in southwestern England for thousands of years.
Here's When You Can See the Next Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon
People who missed the lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday may be able to catch another one next year.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Photos Show Moon Appearing Red Around the World
The event was the longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440, clocking in at around three-and-a-half hours.
Leonid Meteor Shower to Coincide With Partial Lunar Eclipse This Week
The Leonids are characterized by fast bright meteors, many of which have persistent trains—trails of vaporized material that glow in the sky.
Fact Check: Does Viral Video Show Giant Moon Eclipsing Sun at North Pole?
The video shared on TikTok claims to show the moon orbiting so close to the Earth that it takes up almost the entire sky.
Awesome Details About the Most Powerful Solar Storm in History
The storm caused auroras as bright as day and widespread communications disruptions back in 1859.
Swirling Gases on the Sun's Surface Make it Sing, Say Scientists
Oscillations are resonant modes that make the sun "ring like a bell," scientists say.
Arizona Woman Dries Her Hair in Seconds Outside but People Aren't Convinced
The state of Arizona was in the midst of a record-breaking heat wave a few weeks ago, with temperatures soaring to 115 F.
Skier Captures Incredible Weather Phenomenon the Rare 'Sun Dog' on Camera
The phenomenon is known as a mock sun or parhelion, and sees spots appear at 22 degrees on each side of the sun.
'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Glows in the Sky in Incredible Video
Viewers in some parts of Canada, as well as Greenland and northern Russia, were able to see the appearance of a "ring of fire" around the moon on Thursday.
People Are Giving Themselves Fake Abs by 'Sunscreen Contouring'
The trend originally emerged in 2020 after a woman claimed using SPF 30 and 90 was the secret to being "naturally snatched."
How and When to Watch the June 10 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Online
The phenomenon is due to be livestreamed. It is not safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without the proper equipment.
Set a Reminder—the Clocks Are Moving Forward on This Day
For most electronic devices, such as computers and mobile phones, the DST update takes place automatically.
Fact Check: Is Bill Gates Trying to Block the Sun?
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is no stranger to conspiracy theories and speculation about the projects he funds. Twitter users claim Gates' involvement with a solar geoengineering project is nefarious.
8 Incredible Scientific Discoveries in 2020
This was a bumper year for breakthroughs in every scientific field, including astronomy and physics.
The Sun Has Been Spotless for 28 Days Straight Despite New Solar Cycle
Scientists announced the start of Solar Cycle 25, signaling the end of the solar minimum, on September 15.
NASA Says We All Live Inside a Giant 'Deflated Croissant', Yes Really
A new study published with data from NASA explains that the shape of our solar system is similar to that of a deflated croissant.
Earth's Magnetic Field Can Change Direction 10 times Faster than Thought
Scientists combined 100,000 years of the magnetic field's history with computer simulations to show rapid directional changes at certain points in history.
Global Magnetic Anomaly Detected During Deep Solar Minimum
A magnetic anomaly on June 23 appears to be a phenomenon known as a Pc wave.
NASA Time-lapse Video of Sun Shows 10 Years of Solar Activity in 1 Hour
The film was created from some of the 425 million high-res images taken of the sun over the past decade.
Sun Produces Biggest Solar Flare in Two Years After Unusual Quiet Period
NASA said the flares may suggest the sun is emerging from the solar minimum and entering its next cycle.
Breakthrough Paves Way for an Energy Source That Could Alter Civilization
The base of what will be the world's biggest reactor has been put in position.
Our Sun is Strangely Quiet Compared With its Sibling Stars
Findings could explain why Earth is habitable—or that activity could increase in the future, putting planet at risk.
Comet ATLAS Probably Won't Be Visible From Earth With the Naked Eye Now
Observations conducted in the last few days have indicated that the comet may be in trouble on its journey towards our star.
Comet ATLAS May Soon Be so Bright That It's Visible With the Naked Eye
ATLAS is becoming brighter as it approaches the sun because it is being blasted with increasing amounts of radiation from the sun.
Full Worm Moon Pictures: Incredible Images Show Last Night's Supermoon
The March full moon was the second of four consecutive supermoons this year.
Full Worm Supermoon to Appear in Sky Tonight: How and When to Watch
This full moon is the second of four consecutive supermoons in 2020.