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The Orionid Meteor Shower Will Light Up Skies in October: Here’s How to Catch It
The Orionid meteor shower is visible around the world, and this year it peaks the night of Saturday, October 21.
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The Harvest Moon, the Final Super Moon of the Year, is Coming in Late September
The harvest moon is the full moon that falls closest to the fall equinox, and this year, it’s also a super moon.
NASA Is Finally Looking Into UFOs
The space agency now has an official division for investigating reports of flying objects.
8 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Big Bang
The birth of our universe happened at least 13 billion years ago—and you may have seen it on TV.
Watch an Early Silent Film About the Theory of Relativity
In 1923, filmmakers attempted to demonstrate Einstein's theory of relativity with pistols.
See Saturn’s Rings Illuminated by the Sun When the Planet Reaches Opposition
People on Earth will be able to see Saturn illuminated by the sun for one night only.
How Many Dimensions Are There in the Universe?
According to string theory, there are at least 10 dimensions of space, most of which are impossible for humans to perceive.
Can You Spot the UFO in This Space-Themed Brainteaser?
The truth is out there, but you may have to search every corner of the image before solving the puzzle.
The 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower Will Light Up August Skies—Here’s How to See It
Observers will have a good chance at spotting a dazzling display of meteors and even fireballs during 2023's Perseid meteor shower.
August’s Two Super Moons Are Coming: Don't Miss the Full Sturgeon Moon and Rare Super Blue Moon in 2023
All the details for when August’s two super moons are coming, and what a giant freshwater fish has to do with it.
A Super Buck Moon Will Coincide With July 4 Fireworks This Summer
This summer's fireworks will have to compete with another spectacle in the night sky—a super buck moon.
8 Amazing Facts About Earth
Our planet is spinning more than 1000 mph at the equator while simultaneously zipping through space at 67,000 mph.
Catch the Shadowy Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Coming in May
About a third of all lunar eclipses only ever hit the “partially illuminated” shadow of the Earth's penumbra. Here's how to see it happen this May.
NASA Announces Astronauts for Its 2024 Mission Around the Moon
Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman will make up the crew of Artemis II when it launches in 2024.
An Ultra-Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse is Coming in April
On April 20, 2023, you can partake in one of the rarest types of eclipses: a hybrid solar eclipse.
One Misconception About Each Planet in the Solar System
Let's debunk some planetary misconceptions to make you feel a little bit closer to the majesty of space. Except, maybe not to Uranus.
How Long Are Days and Years on Other Planets in Our Solar System?
How long is a day on Mars? What about a year on Venus? The answers will probably mess with your sense of time.
Catch the Full Worm Moon Coming in March
You'll have to be an early bird to catch a glimpse of March’s full worm moon at its peak in 2023.
A Rare Green Comet Will Be Visible From Earth This Month—Here’s How to See It
The next comet visible from Earth is worth digging out your old pair of binoculars to see.
How Far Could You Throw a Baseball on Another Planet? Watch and See
On Pluto, you might be able to toss it over the equivalent of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Why Are So Many Astronauts From Ohio?
NASA counts a surprising number of astronauts from the past and present who hail from the Buckeye State.
When a Hot Mic Caught an Apollo 16 Astronaut Complaining About Farts In Space
In 1972, Apollo 16 commander John Young walked on the moon—and broke some wind.
11 NASA Inventions We Use Every Day
From scratch-resistant eyeglass lenses to memory foam, here’s all the tech you should be thanking NASA for.
NASA Launches Official Inquiry Into UFO Sightings
NASA is organizing a task force that will determine how the agency studies UFOs in the future.