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.
John F. Kennedy's stirring speech on September 12, 1962, sparked a passion for space exploration that eventually led us right to the moon.
Kick off another year of skygazing by catching Mercury at its greatest distance from the sun on the evening of January 23.
The space program often calls for astronauts to be in orbit for the holidays. Here's how they do it.
When the next solar eclipse appears over South America on December 14, Slooh will stream the event to viewers around the world.
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.
This Halloween, look up for a shot at spotting Uranus with your naked eye when the planet reaches opposition.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks just days after a new moon, which means it will be especially visible in 2020.
Two geomagnetic storms are predicted to make the northern lights appear at lower latitudes this week.
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.
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.
Contestants will learn how to become astronauts—and compete for a 10-day trip to the ISS while doing it.
A blue moon on Halloween only happens once in a blue moon (once every 19 years or so, in this case.)
In October and early November, the Draconid, Taurid, and Orionid meteor showers will light up the night skies.
Jeanette Epps has dreamed of being a NASA astronaut since age 9, and her first-ever spaceflight will make history.
Two asteroids are projected to swing by Earth in the coming months, but the odds of them causing a problem are very low.
The fall equinox lands on Tuesday, September 22 this year. Here's what you need to know about the first day of autumn.
Just a few months after its discovery, the C/2020 F3 NEOWISE comet will disappear until the year 8736.
The Perseids are considered the best and most reliable meteor shower of the year. Here's what to expect in 2020.
The last (or third) quarter moon is named for the moon phase it’s in—not how much of the moon is visible.
NASA scientist Geronimo Villanueva built a tool that models the colorful, alien sunsets of planets like Mars, Uranus, and Venus.
It’s not Chanel No. 5, but it is the closest you can get to finding out what space smells like without going there.
On June 21, 2020, an annular eclipse or "ring of fire" will appear over parts of India, Africa, and Europe.
NASA's Juno spacecraft got a close look at the mesmerizing clouds above Jupiter on two recent fly-bys.
After telling tourists to stay away from Stonehenge on the summer solstice, English Heritage has announced it will be livestreaming the event for the first time in the landmark's history.