An amateur astronomer used an old technique to study Jupiter — and found something strange
The long-held assumption that Jupiter's iconic swirling clouds are made of frozen ammonia could be upended.
Mercury looks stunning in images from BepiColombo spacecraft’s 6th and final flyby
BepiColombo made its sixth and final flyby of Mercury on Wed (Jan. 8) capturing images of the tiny planet hinting at the mysteries it will soon investigate.
Humans will soon be able to mine on the moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the Moon.
What should I look for in a monocular for stargazing?
From magnification to letting in enough light at night, here's how to choose the perfect monocular for stargazing and astronomy.
Food grows better on the moon than on Mars, scientists find
Scientists expect the moon to have better soil for growing food than the red planet
Giant super-Jupiter planets could have very chaotic pasts
When two giant planets collide, an even bigger world may be born.
Watch the moon hide the ‘Seven Sisters’ of the Pleiades star cluster tonight
The moon will pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster during an occultation on Jan. 9, 2025. Here's how to see it.
Once-in-a-160000-year comet G3 ATLAS could shine as bright as Venus next week. Here’s what to expect.
One of the brightest comets in 20 years, Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) returns for a close encounter with the sun — but will we be able to see it?
The Fantastic Four join ‘Marvel Rivals’ ahead of their big-screen Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot
As fans await the first public trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the hit online hero shooter Marvel Rivals is welcoming the First Family.
Satellites watch as LA wildfires burn out of control in California (video)
A deadly wildfire continues to burn in parts of Los Angeles in Southern California, NOAAssatellites continue to monitor the location of the fire and smoke across the region.