Astronomy 6 days ago Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event The Lyrid meteor shower, occurring annually in mid-to-late April, is currently underway with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday, officials say.
LIFESTYLE April 17 Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.
AIR AND SPACE April 17 'Peculiar' black hole discovered in Milky Way, scientists say Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.
Texas April 9 Spaced out: Sheila Jackson Lee tells Texas students 'planet' moon is 'made up of mostly of gases' Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, told students the moon was a planet and that it was made up of gases while speaking to them before the solar eclipse on April 8.
Solar Eclipse April 9 If you missed the fun, look out for these upcoming total solar eclipses Total solar eclipses occur every few years, but they are often only able to be seen from somewhere in the ocean. These are the next times a total solar eclipse will pass over land.
VIDEO April 8 Zoos to observe how animals react to solar eclipse Janice Dean visits Little Rock, Arkansas zoo, one of the top locations for viewing the upcoming eclipse
VIDEO April 8 Astronomy professor debunks eclipse myths University of Dallas astronomy professor Dr. Richard Olenick on the upcoming eclipse and what you should know.
TECH April 4 Ultimate guide to viewing solar eclipse on April 8 The moon will pass between Earth and the sun for a total eclipse on April 8. This could be your last chance to witness a full solar eclipse until 2044.
NASA April 3 NASA ordered by White House to establish new clock system for the moon NASA has been instructed by the White House to come up with a new timekeeping system for the moon due to its different gravitational conditions, officials say.
PLANET EARTH March 28 Earth's changing spin may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks Earth's rotation is speeding up due to melting ice at the poles and shifts in the planet's core. This change might lead to the subtraction of a second from clocks.