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The 2020 Perseid Meteor Shower Is Coming
The Perseids are considered the best and most reliable meteor shower of the year. Here's what to expect in 2020.
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July's Last Quarter Moon Is Coming This Weekend
The last (or third) quarter moon is named for the moon phase it’s in—not how much of the moon is visible.
NASA Scientist Simulates What Sunsets Would Look Like on Venus, Mars, and Beyond
NASA scientist Geronimo Villanueva built a tool that models the colorful, alien sunsets of planets like Mars, Uranus, and Venus.
Eau de Space: Former NASA Scientist’s New Perfume Smells Out of This World
It’s not Chanel No. 5, but it is the closest you can get to finding out what space smells like without going there.
An Annular Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Some Parts of the World on Summer Solstice Weekend
On June 21, 2020, an annular eclipse or "ring of fire" will appear over parts of India, Africa, and Europe.
NASA's Juno Probe Captures Stunning New Look at Jupiter's Swirling Atmosphere
NASA's Juno spacecraft got a close look at the mesmerizing clouds above Jupiter on two recent fly-bys.
For the First Time Ever, You Can Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge via Livestream
After telling tourists to stay away from Stonehenge on the summer solstice, English Heritage has announced it will be livestreaming the event for the first time in the landmark's history.
The American Museum of Natural History Is Hosting a Virtual Field Trip to Mars
If you're looking for a change of scenery, join the American Museum of Natural History on May 8 to explore the surface of Mars without leaving home.
Venus Reaches Peak Brightness in Late April—Here's How to Spot the Evening Star
In late April, Venus is 20 times brighter than the brightest star in the night sky. Here's what you need to know about the phenomenon.
What Did the Hubble Telescope See on Your Birthday? This NASA Website Will Show You
While your parents were snapping a photo of you covered in birthday cake, the Hubble was snapping one of a dust storm on Mars.
Mark Your Calendars: The Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Coming
Lower light and air pollution from recent lockdown orders means April 2020's Lyrid meteor shower could be the most visible in years.
The Smithsonian Needs Your Help Transcribing Sally Ride’s Notebooks
There are nearly 40,000 documents from Sally Ride’s career in the Smithsonian’s archives, and you can help make them more accessible.
How to Livestream Tonight’s Super Pink Moon
The pink moon on April 7 will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of 2020. Here's how to watch the event without leaving your home.
A Super Pink Moon—the Biggest Supermoon of 2020—Is Coming In April
The next full moon is 2020’s biggest and brightest supermoon (though, despite its name, it won’t be pink).
Unique Teardrop Star Discovered by NASA Satellite
The star recently spotted 1500 light-years from Earth is shaped like a teardrop and pulsates on one side, making it a celestial anamoly.
There's a Second Moon—a Mini-Moon—in Earth's Orbit
Earth's second moon, a "mini-moon" dubbed 2020 CD3, is about the size of a small car and may have been trapped in our planet's orbit for years.
How to See Venus and the Moon Share a ‘Kiss’ in a Rare Astronomical Event This Week
On Thursday, Venus and the moon will appear to nearly touch in the night sky after sunset. Here's what you should know about the spectacle.
Arrokoth, the Farthest, Oldest Solar System Object Ever Studied, Could Reveal the Origins of Planets
Located past Pluto, the ultrared binary object Arrokoth is the farthest and oldest body ever studied up close. Data collected by NASA's New Horizons mission reveals insights about its formation and the origins of the solar system.
The Moon Will Make Mars Disappear Next Week
Take a break from your regularly scheduled stargazing to watch the moon swallow Mars on Tuesday morning.
Why Is There a Leap Day?
Happy leap year! You can thank Julius Caesar and his buddies for bringing them to Europe more than 2000 years ago.
Good News/Bad News, Internet: Your Broom Will Stand Up on Its Own Any Day of the Year
The viral images of brooms standing on their own are real, but the story that they can only balance like that on one day are false.
Super High-Resolution Photo of the Sun Reveals It Looks Like ... Corn
A solar telescope has captured the highest-resolution image of the Sun's surface ever taken, and it looks like the inside of a Cracker Jack bag.
Stardust Created 7 Billion Years Ago Is the Oldest Stuff on Earth
A meteorite that landed in Australia in 1969 contains stardust that formed up to 7 billion years ago—making it older than the Earth or the sun.
Earth-Sized, Potentially Habitable Planet Discovered 100 Light-Years Away
TOI 700 d, an exoplanet orbiting a star 100 light-years away, is the first one discovered by NASA's TESS mission with the potential to support life.