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Astronomical observatory uncovered in Egypt dating back to 6th century BC: 'Significant'

August 26, 2024

Astronomical observatory uncovered in Egypt dating back to 6th century BC: 'Significant'

Archaeologists have uncovered a large sixth century B.C. astronomical observatory and other artifacts while working at the Buto Temple in Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Rare blue supermoon shines tonight, plus more full moons to catch this year

August 19, 2024

Rare blue supermoon shines tonight, plus more full moons to catch this year

On the evening of Aug. 19, 2024, a rare blue supermoon will be visible across North America and will stay in effect until Wednesday. Here are more supermoons to catch this year.

Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, potentially giving stargazers big show

August 11, 2024

Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, potentially giving stargazers big show

The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on Sunday night into early Monday morning, giving stargazers the chance to see hundreds of meteors.

Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after 'strong solar activity'

July 30, 2024

Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after 'strong solar activity'

Northern states across the U.S. may just have another chance at viewing the Aurora Borealis — the Northern Lights — this week following some major solar storms that took place this weekend.

'Doubleheader' meteor shower to light up the sky this week: Here's how to catch a glimpse

July 29, 2024

'Doubleheader' meteor shower to light up the sky this week: Here's how to catch a glimpse

There will be back-to-back meteor showers this week. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday, and this year it will coincide with the Alpha Capricornids.

What to know about the 'Devil Comet’ after its closest passing of Earth in 71 years

July 23, 2024

What to know about the 'Devil Comet’ after its closest passing of Earth in 71 years

The Devil Comet has a unique characteristic of appearing to have horns. This comet, officially known as 12/Pons-Brooks, made its closest pass of Earth in 71 years.

Astronauts experiment with sports in microgravity

June 21, 2024

Astronauts experiment with sports in microgravity

While experiments with sports in space were relatively simple just 50 years ago, they paved the way for modern-day testing of sporting equipment and even household items in zero gravity.

Powerful Webb Telescope captures most distant known galaxy, scientists say

May 30, 2024

Powerful Webb Telescope captures most distant known galaxy, scientists say

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed the most distant known galaxy, which they claim is very luminous and nearly 300 million years old.

A planet parade is happening next month: Here's why NASA says you might miss it

May 29, 2024

A planet parade is happening next month: Here's why NASA says you might miss it

The upcoming planetary parade will feature the alignment of six planets, but only Mercury and Mars will be visible to the naked eye due to the sun's interference.

Merger of massive black holes from early universe uncovered by Webb telescope, scientists say

May 16, 2024

Merger of massive black holes from early universe uncovered by Webb telescope, scientists say

The Webb Space Telescope has made a new discovery, detecting the earliest known merger of black holes. One of the black holes is 50 million times more massive than the sun.