I took a big risk for the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse — and the reward was glorious
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Jamie Carter was on an expedition cruise ship, searching for clear skies just below Greenland's i...
Massive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, astronomers warn. 'It will be worse than big cities like London'
Sun-reflecting space mirrors proposed by U.S. startup Reflect Orbital will have an even more devastating effect on the n...
Rare red northern lights may be visible alongside red moon during tomorrow night's partial lunar eclipse
Moderate G1 and G2 geomagnetic storms are forecast during the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse, with the northern lights...
Chance gaze at old Hubble Telescope image leads to discovery that could reveal dark matter's secrets
On a morning train commute, this former scientist found a stellar surprise in an old Hubble image.
How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipseTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This...
Heat shield under fire | Space photo of the day for Aug. 26, 2026
This little satellite is doomed.
On this day in space! Aug. 26, 1978: Sigmund Jähn becomes 1st German in space
On Aug. 26, 1978, cosmonaut and pilot Sigmund Jähn became the first German to fly in space. Here's why it mattered.
'Star Wars: Zero Company' review: XCOM-like strategically recaptures the magic of your favorite Star Wars films
Bitreactor's blend of XCOM combat and a smaller-stakes story nails what makes the Star Wars franchise so special.
SpaceX's final Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' over New York City (video)
SpaceX's last planned Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida created a memorable sight for folks hundreds of miles away —...
Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan
Image source, KIRSTY ANDREWS/CORNWALLWILDLIFE TRUST/PAImage caption, The waters around Sark are home to species includin...
SpaceX sends Starlink satellites to orbit on predawn launch from California
SpaceX launched 27 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Aug. 26), in a predawn liftoff from Califor...
Off-roaders caught damaging protected site after posting videos to TikTok
Image source, TikTokImage caption, TikTok accounts linked to the group showed images and videos of them causing damage a...