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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.

March 28, 2024

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.

March 19, 2024

NASA welcomes its newest class of astronauts after two-year training in Houston

The Johnson Space Center welcomed 10 American astronauts and two United Arab Emirates astronauts after the class completed two years of NASA training in Houston, Texas.

March 17, 2024

Massive comet with outbursts of brightness makes its approach toward Sun

Comet Pons-Brooks could be seen by the naked eye as gases underneath the surface cause the giant ice object to intensify in brightness as it approaches the Sun.

March 6, 2024

Unique gifts on Amazon for fishermen, gamers, gardeners and other hobbyists

From the gamer to the amateur photographer in your life and more, check out these unique finds under $50 to gift to a person who loves their hobby — all are available on Amazon.

March 3, 2024

Who is Galileo Galilei? Italian philosopher who shaped our understanding of the stars

Explore Galileo Galilei's life, discoveries, controversies and legacy in astronomy. A journey through Renaissance intellect and scientific revolution.

February 23, 2024

3 new moons discovered orbiting Uranus, Neptune

Astronomers reported Friday that three new moons — one orbiting Uranus and two orbiting Neptune — have been discovered, placing each planet's lunar tally at 28 and 16 known moons.