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Don't Miss the Only Total Lunar Eclipse of 2021
A spectacular "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible from North America, South America, Australia, and more on May 26, 2021.
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NASA Shares Amazing Image of Blue Dunes on Mars
NASA’s Mars Odyssey has been orbiting the Red Planet for literally 20 years—here’s a glimpse of what it’s been up to.
11 Pieces of Media on the Voyager Golden Record
These are the sounds and images the Voyager Golden Record committee chose to represent Earth to intelligent alien life.
11 Strange Stories From the National UFO Reporting Center
From alien encounters in England to elk abductions in Washington State, here are 11 eerie unexplained events.
How to Spot the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower in May 2021
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in early May this year. Here is when and where you should look for it.
Humans and Vulcans Can Celebrate Star Trek’s First Contact Day With a Shuttlecraft Tent
For Star Trek’s First Contact Day, Toynk has released a new tent for fans, human and Vulcan alike, in the shape of a Federation Type 6 shuttlecraft.
How the Full Worm Moon Helped Free the Stuck Ship in the Suez Canal
Regular full moons cause spring tides, but March’s worm moon wasn’t a regular one—it was a supermoon.
Don't Miss the Super Pink Moon Coming in April 2021
On April 26, the full moon will appear especially large and bright in the night sky. Here's what you need to know to catch the super pink moon.
11 Facts About Donna Shirley, the First Woman to Manage a NASA Program
Donna Shirley made space history in the 1990s as the first woman to manage a NASA program. She led both the Mars Exploration Program and the team that built Sojourner, the first rover to land on the Red Planet.
11 of Our Solar System's Most Magnificent Moons
Our solar system is home to more than 200 moons, each with their own wonderful quirks. Here are 11 of the most incredible ones.
Earthshine Is Coming—How to See the Dark Part of the Crescent Moon in Spring 2021
Spring is the best time to observe Earthshine—the phenomenon in which the glow of the Earth lights up the crescent moon.
New Spacecraft Named After Katherine Johnson Honors the Pioneering NASA Mathematician
A cargo craft delivering supplies to the International Space Station has been named after Katherine Johnson, the influential "human computer" who helped send the first Americans to space.
Don't Miss the Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury in 2021
Witness the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury when the largest planet and the smallest planet in our solar system appear exceptionally close in the night sky.
The CIA’s Entire Collection of Declassified UFO Documents Is Now Available to Download
The CIA has been investigating UFO news and sightings for decades, and you can now use their intel for your own research.
Area 51 Alert: U.S. Intelligence Agencies Have Been Given 180 Days to Disclose All UFO Information
A new omnibus spending bill includes a requirement for government agencies to disclose what they've learned about UFOs.
When John F. Kennedy Told the World Why 'We Choose to Go to the Moon'
John F. Kennedy's stirring speech on September 12, 1962, sparked a passion for space exploration that eventually led us right to the moon.
Mercury Reaches Its Greatest Eastern Elongation in January 2021
Kick off another year of skygazing by catching Mercury at its greatest distance from the sun on the evening of January 23.
Starry Night: A History of Celebrating Christmas in Space
The space program often calls for astronauts to be in orbit for the holidays. Here's how they do it.
How to Live Stream This Month's Total Solar Eclipse
When the next solar eclipse appears over South America on December 14, Slooh will stream the event to viewers around the world.
3D Map Shows the Milky Way Galaxy in Unprecedented Detail
With this new map of the Milky Way, astronomers can calculate the galaxy's mass and learn more about its past and future.
Don't Miss Saturn And Jupiter's Great Conjunction on the Winter Solstice
On December 21, 2020, Saturn and Jupiter will share their closest conjunction since 1653. Here's what you need to know to see the event.
How Do Astronauts Vote From Space?
Kate Rubins cast her ballot from the International Space Station with the help of a county clerk and a nifty technology known as the PDF.
The Northern Lights Storms Are Getting Names—and You Can Offer Up Your Suggestions
Whether you’ve seen a northern lights show in Alaska, Iceland, or not at all, you’re eligible to suggest they name the next storm after your dog.
Uranus Reaches Opposition on Halloween in 2020
This Halloween, look up for a shot at spotting Uranus with your naked eye when the planet reaches opposition.