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The Leonid Meteor Shower Follows a New Moon in November

The Leonid meteor shower peaks just days after a new moon, which means it will be especially visible in 2020.

The flag for the United States Space Force.

7 Facts About the United States Space Force

On December 20, 2019, Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a sixth branch of the U.S. military: The United States Space Force.

NASA Has Redesigned the Space Toilet for Female Astronauts

NASA's new-and-improved space toilet has a redesigned seat that should be more accommodating to female astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

With more free time as a result of the pandemic, people have been reporting more UFO sightings.

UFO Sightings Are Up 51 Percent During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With more time to stargaze, people have reported more than 5000 sightings of unidentified flying objects so far in 2020.

The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Over Parts of the Northern U.S. This Week

Two geomagnetic storms are predicted to make the northern lights appear at lower latitudes this week.

Did the Northern Lights Play a Role in the Sinking of the Titanic? A New Paper Says It’s Possible

The northern lights were spotted the night the 'Titanic' sank, and the solar storm that caused them may have contributed to the ship's demise.

11 Secrets of Astronauts

Many people think they know what being an astronaut is like, but real astronauts will tell you that working for NASA is a lot different from what’s portrayed in movies.

Earth Is Set to Get a New Mini-Moon Next Month

Astronomers are still unsure whether the object headed toward Earth is an asteroid or a piece of debris left over from a 50-year-old rocket launch.

Space Hero, a New Reality Show, Wants to Send You to the International Space Station

Contestants will learn how to become astronauts—and compete for a 10-day trip to the ISS while doing it.

Halloween will be even spookier this year.

A Rare Blue Moon Will Light Up the Night Sky This Halloween

A blue moon on Halloween only happens once in a blue moon (once every 19 years or so, in this case.)

The Draconid, Taurid, and Orionid Meteor Showers Are Coming This Fall

In October and early November, the Draconid, Taurid, and Orionid meteor showers will light up the night skies.

Dr. Jeanette Epps to Become the First Black Woman to Live Aboard the International Space Station

Jeanette Epps has dreamed of being a NASA astronaut since age 9, and her first-ever spaceflight will make history.

Two asteroids are expected to come close to Earth soon, but there's no cause for alarm.

Worried About Asteroids Hitting Us in 2020? Don't Be

Two asteroids are projected to swing by Earth in the coming months, but the odds of them causing a problem are very low.

NASA Will Award You Up to $20,000 for Designing a Toilet That Works on the Moon

Winners of NASA's Lunar Loo Challenge will receive thousands of dollars for designing toilets that works as well on the moon as they do in microgravity.

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The NEOWISE Comet Is Visible This Month—But Won't Be Again for 6000 Years

Just a few months after its discovery, the C/2020 F3 NEOWISE comet will disappear until the year 8736.

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.

If you ever find yourself in a Mac and Me-type situation, it's best to know what to do.

What Should You Do In the Unlikely Event You Meet An Alien?

We've all seen 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.' But if you find an alien in your backyard—who you gonna call?

When the Moon hits your eye like half a pizza pie, that's a quarter moon.

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's Curiosity rover captured this sunset at Mars' Gale crater in 2015.

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.

NASA Names Washington, D.C., Headquarters After ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary Jackson

Mary W. Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer, was an unsung hero of the Space Race in the 1960s.

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 astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken make their way to the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon spacecraft on launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

How to Watch SpaceX’s Historic Astronaut Launch Live

SpaceX is about to make company history when it launches its first crewed spacecraft for a mission to the International Space Station. Here are the best places to stream the event.

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.

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