What Is The 'Moon Illusion' And Why Does It Make The Moon Look Bigger?
Like most science fans, you've likely noticed that the moon looks bigger when it's low on the horizon, and right now is the perfect time to see it.
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An Object May Have Hit Saturn And Astronomers Have One Big Question
Saturn is a big planet and even though it's getting hit with space debris every day, we've never captured it on camera, but that may have changed.
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We Just Discovered A New Class Of Black Holes (And They Weren't Easy To Find)
Black holes are already among the most mysterious objects in the galaxy, and yet, one specific type has almost completely eluded scientists for years.
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NASA Just Spotted A Comet In Our Solar System And It's Not Like All The Rest
There are lots of objects floating around in our solar system, but one thing most have in common is a common origin, and then there's 3I/ATLAS.
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How Long Would It Take To Get To The Moon With Different Transportation Methods?
Though humans haven't been to the moon in years, the possibility is always enticing. So if you were to pack a suitcase for a lunar trip, how long would it take?
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What's The Difference Between The James Webb Telescope Compared To Hubble?
When it comes to telescopes, there are no bigger names than Hubble and Webb, but why have two space telescopes anyway, how are they even different?
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The Fascinating Way Astronomers Found A New Planet That's 3,200 Light-Years Away From Earth
Scientists have been working on ways to find new worlds far from Earth, and this strange method theorized decades ago has turned up an equally strange find.
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9 Most Bizarre Sounds Scientists Ever Recorded From Space
It's popularly understood that no one can hear you scream in space, and yet, scientists have captured some pretty strange noises emanating from the cosmos.
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There's A Startling Number Of People Who Can't See The Milky Way Galaxy
The Milky Way galaxy is famous for the light it trails through the sky, but many people have probably never seen it. Here's the reason why that is.
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Why You Can See Stars From Earth, But Not In Some Space Photos
Looking at images of Earth from space, you might have noticed a conspicuous lack of stars, but it turns out there's a good reason for that.
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13 Strange Things Humans Discovered On Mars
Mars is Earth's closest neighbor, but it's had quite a few surprises for humans to find, some of which have left scientists scratching their heads in confusion.
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11 Mysteries About Planets In Our Solar System That Went Unsolved For Years
Given just how big space is, the solar system seems like it shouldn't be too mysterious. But there are actually plenty of questions that took years to solve.
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How Do Plants Grow In Space?
Gardening seems like the kind of thing that would only happen on Earth, not high in the sky, but plants can (and do) grow out in space. Here's how that works.
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Why Is Pluto Not A Planet Anymore?
Many people hold Pluto close in their hearts and refuse to abandon the assertion that it is a planet, although science doesn't see it that way.
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Constellations You'll Never Get To See In The Northern Hemisphere
Even though humans have been looking at the night sky for millenia, not everyone sees the same sky. Not even the constellations are same for everyone.
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8 Biggest Mysteries About Space That Scientists Can't Explain
Space is a pretty fascinating place, but it's also a very strange one. After all, there are quite a few mysteries that scientists have yet to properly explain.
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Well Actually, There Is No Dark Side Of The Moon
The dark side of the moon may be the most misnamed place in all of the solar system, in fact, by some accounts, the nearside is the real dark side.
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Well Actually, The North Star Isn't The Brightest Star In The Sky
Despite what you may believe, the brightest star in the night sky isn't the North Star, although it's probably the most famous one besides the sun.
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Why Can't All States Usually See The Northern Lights?
Thanks to the 1859 Carrington Event, the northern lights have been seen in all 50 states (even Hawaii), but that's usually not the case, here's why.
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Dumb Things Everyone Overlooks In Dune
"Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?
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Did You Know That Auroras Can Actually Make Sounds?
Of all the natural phenomena, the northern lights are one of the most beautiful to look at, but did you know you can also listen to them?
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Why Does The Moon Look Orange Sometimes?
Have you ever looked at the moon and instead of the whitish gray orb you're used to you instead saw a massive orange globe? Here's what's going on.
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The Largest Ocean In Our Solar System Isn't Made Of Water
When you think of oceans you probably think of water, but the most massive reservoir of liquid in the solar system is made from something else.
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Did Scientists Just Discover Life On Another Planet? What The JWST Actually Found (And What It Didn't)
Earth is teeming with life, but as of now, life has never been found anywhere else, but new observations hint at life on far-away K2-18 b.
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Every Way Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Ending
Stephen Hawking might be one of the most recognizable names in astrophysics, but he also had quite a few thoughts on how the world might end.
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The Bizarre Planet Close To Our Solar System That Keeps Baffling Scientists
A mere 48 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus is an exoplanet that has been defying scientists attempts to understand it.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's Grim Prediction For The End Of The World
No one can say with any certainty when the end of the world will come, but it is possible to give a general description of what it may look like.
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