Every Northern And Southern Lights Color Explained
The northern and southern lights, auroras visible from the poles, glow with a range of different colored lights. Here's the reason for each of those colors.
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6 Biggest Threats To Earth From Space
The idea of cosmic threats to Earth almost sounds like the stuff of fiction. But while alien invasions may be far fetched, these threats are perfectly real.
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The Rare Planetary Event You Don't Want To Miss In February 2025
There are quite a few astronomical events that have captivated humanity, and in February 2025, there's an especially rare one that you'll want to see.
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The Disturbing Fate Of Anyone Who Falls Into A Black Hole
Black holes have long occupied our imaginations, and our current scientific understanding allows us to predict the disturbing fate of anyone who might fall in.
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Hawaii Has The Largest Reflector Telescope In The US But It's Not Run By Who You Think
Giant ground-based reflector telescopes do much of astronomy's heavy lifting, although the U.S.'s largest in Hawaii is not run by who you might think.
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Scientists Found A Baffling Object Around Vega, Our Stellar Neighbor
The star Vega has been known to us for years, but that doesn't mean it's short on surprises. Here's what astronomers found right around the star.
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January 2025 Planetary Alignments And When You Can See Them
While it is common to see a few planets in the sky at once, there are bigger planetary alignments to be seen in January 2025, and here's when you can see them.
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Everything You Should Know About The Rare T Coronae Borealis Nova Event
Looking to the stars has long provided a sense of wonder, but soon, a very rare event will light up the night sky. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Why We Haven't Found A Planet More Than 14 Times The Mass Of Jupiter
Jupiter is huge when it comes to planets in our solar system, but it turns out there's actually an upper limit when it comes to how large planets can be.
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Foods Astronauts Are Banned From Eating On The ISS
The state in space makes it difficult or dangerous for certain foods to be brought and consumed there, so they are banned. Here are the details as to why.
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5 Times NASA Broke Records In 2024
Breaking records is always a momentous achievement, and NASA managed that quite a few times in 2024. Here are some of the most impressive records they broke.
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An Unassuming Rock Found In Indiana Proves There Was Water On Mars
Scientists have studied the existence of water on Mars for over a century. A little black rock found in Indiana proved the red planet did have water.
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The Meteor Strike That Likely Sped Up Evolution
Meteor strikes are usually associated with mass extinctions, but a new study shows that one meteor strike could have actually helped life on earth.
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The Biggest Known Structure In The Universe And How Far It Is From Earth
Space is a big place filled with plenty of mysteries, and even the largest known object in the universe still leaves some scientists perplexed.
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What Auroras Look Like On Other Planets In Our Solar System
Auroras are beautiful phenomena on Earth, but they aren't specific to this planet. In fact, they appear on many other planets, and they're equally spectacular.
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The Different Types Of Northern Lights Explained
The northern lights are quite the beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon, but did you know that there's a reason they look the way they do?
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The Milky Way Is Colliding With Another Galaxy. Here's What You Should Know
The Milky Way seems to be currently colliding with one of its galactic neighbors, and that discovery might change how we think of space on the whole.
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It Would Take A Staggering Amount Of Time To Travel To The Farthest Planet From Earth In Our Solar System
It's no surprise that space is massive, but even getting to the furthest planet from Earth within our own solar system would take longer than you might expect.
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Canals On Mars: The Complicated Truth About Martian Climate Change
Apparent canals on Mars has been an exciting topic at different points in history, and they might actually allow an interesting peek into the planet's past.
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Here's Why Stem Cells Grown In Space Have Doctors And Medical Researchers So Excited
Both space exploration and stem cells have been at the center of major research projects, and combining the two has led to a fascinating discovery.
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What NASA Stands For And What The Organization Actually Does
With all its work in the past decades, NASA is basically a household name, but do you actually know what the organization's acronym stands for?
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How Many Seconds Are In A Day On Earth And Other Planets In Our Solar System
It's commonly known that a day on Earth lasts for 24 hours, but the truth behind what determines the length of a day is actually a bit complicated.
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Astronomy Vs. Astrology Explained: Two Disciplines A Universe Apart
Both astronomy and astrology were born of human fascination with the stars. Despite their common origins, however, the two fields have very little in common.
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If Earth Stopped Spinning, Here's What Would Happen (And It's Terrifying)
The rotation of the Earth plays no small part in life as we know it. So if the planet were to stop spinning, then the results would be devastating
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The Exciting Secret Martian Ice Could Be Hiding
Mars has long been a prime target when it comes to human exploration, and the secrets concealed by Martian ice just make the planet even more fascinating.
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Times Earth Actually Had A Second Moon
The idea that Earth has only one moon is considered to be true, but that isn't always the case. In fact, sometimes, it's had more moons than you'd expect.
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When The Devil Comet Has Been Closest To Earth And What Inspired Its Name
Quite a few comets pass through Earth's orbits every year, but the so-called devil comet earned a rather unique nickname. Here's the reason why.
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