The path of comet 3I/ATLAS through the solar system has been predicted with an accuracy 10 times greater than previous estimates, thanks to images taken by a European Space Agency…
Category: Astronomy
The Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here’s where to look for ‘shooting stars’
Heads up stargazers! The Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight, bringing a flurry of shooting stars to the night sky as Earth passes through the trail of debris shed by comet…
Expert advice for new stargazers: How to begin your amateur astronomy journey
There’s no better time than now to embrace the majesty of the night sky to begin a lifelong journey with amateur astronomy that will have you exploring everything from twinkling…
What’s the deal with the deep space transmission and alien ‘happy’ virus in Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus’?
Creator Vince Gilligan, the clever mind that brought us “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has blessed sci-fi lovers with “Pluribus,” the captivating new 10-episode dramatic series. The quirky show…
Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Nov. 13-14
The northern lights could still be visible tonight (Nov. 13-14) as lingering effects from recent solar eruptions continue to ripple through Earth’s magnetic field. Minor (G1) to strong (G3) geomagnetic…
Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (or more) Nov. 12-13
Ready for round two, aurora chasers? The northern lights may dazzle again tonight (Nov. 12) as a speedy incoming coronal mass ejection (CME) released during yesterday’s colossal X5.1 class solar…
Giving Gemini its due: ‘Apollo 13’ author Jeffrey Kluger honors ‘forgotten’ NASA program with new book (exclusive interview)
NASA’s 10 crewed Project Gemini flights, which launched in 1965 and 1966, were instrumental in delivering the knowledge and testing that would lead to landing astronauts on the moon in…
Northern lights may be visible in 15 US states Nov. 10
The northern lights could put on a show tonight (Nov. 10) as incoming coronal mass ejections (CMEs) may spark geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Moon rocks, magnified: Apollo 16 samples shine in new book ‘Nanocosmos’ (exclusive)
Prepare for a remarkable journey into magnificent magnification with “Nanocosmos: Journeys in Electron Space” (Abrams Books, 2025), a mesmerizing new science coffee table book from author, artist, documentarian and visual…
Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. When learning about the effects of spaceflight on human health,…
