The summer solstice has arrived, marking the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of 2026 in the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice occurred at 4:24 a.m. EDT (0824…
Category: Astronomy
Elliott Smith finds immortality as an asteroid
An asteroid now bears the name of beloved musician Elliott Smith, thanks to one ambitious filmmaker. Elliott Smith passed away at the age of 34 in 2003, but his impact…
Juicy new details emerge about an asteroid NASA’s Lucy spacecraft flew by last year
Last year, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft encountered a bi-lobed asteroid that is a chunk of an even larger rocky body that was smashed apart in an almighty collision 155 million years…
One of these twin stars has likely been snacking on exoplanets
Astronomers have discovered chemical differences between binary stars that indicate one is a cosmic cannibal that has devoured at least one planet. Binary stars should have the same chemical composition…
NASA discussing bold mission to boost Swift space telescope today: Listen live
A bold telescope-rescue mission is set to launch later this month, and you can learn all about it today (June 17). That mission will be conducted by Link, a robotic…
Watch SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule head home to Earth today
NASA’s SpaceX 34th Commercial Resupply Services Undocking – YouTube Watch On A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is scheduled to begin its journey back to Earth today (June 16), and you…
Catch Mercury shining at its best on June 15 before it slips back into the sun’s glare
Mercury reaches greatest elongation on June 15, placing the elusive planet at its farthest apparent distance from the sun in the evening sky. That makes this one of the best…
Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here’s where to look
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible in eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain. Eclipse chasers will travel to the path in droves, keen to…
Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That’s how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments
HOUSTON — Ever had a mysterious meeting with management show up on your work calendar? Unannounced and unprompted? With invitees from parts of the company you don’t normally sit in…
SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit as market awaits IPO launch (video)
SpaceX continued its almost continuous delivery of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday (June 11), with its latest launch from California. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 of…
