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April 25, 2024

On this day in history, April 25, 1990, Hubble Space Telescope placed in orbit by Space Shuttle Discovery

The Hubble Space Telescope, proclaimed by NASA to be the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo, was placed in orbit on this day in history, April 25, 1990.

April 18, 2024

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.

April 17, 2024

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.

April 17, 2024

'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.

April 9, 2024

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.

April 9, 2024

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.

April 8, 2024

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

April 8, 2024

Astronomy professor debunks eclipse myths

University of Dallas astronomy professor Dr. Richard Olenick on the upcoming eclipse and what you should know.

April 4, 2024

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.

April 3, 2024

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.