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April 21, 2023

Old NASA satellite tumbles to Earth over Sahara Desert, agency says

NASA's Rhessi satellite, launched in 2002, tumbled to Earth over the Sahara Desert. The agency said the crash of the 660-pound spacecraft occurred early in the morning in Sudan.

April 20, 2023

Rare hybrid solar eclipse stuns Australia, Indonesia skywatchers

Eclipse watchers gathered in Australia, Indonesia and East Timor to catch a glimpse of a rare hybrid solar eclipse that sent temperatures falling and plunged areas into darkness.

April 1, 2023

NASA AI model could help world prepare for impact of solar storms

NASA said Thursday that a new computer model that uses artificial intelligence could help predict dangerous space weather around the world with half an hour of advance warning.

March 31, 2023

Arizona's Towering Monument Valley buttes display sunset spectacle

Arizona's Towering Monument Valley buttes display a sunset spectacle this week. Monument Valley Tribal Park features mitten-shaped rock formations that are popular with tourists.

March 20, 2023

First day of spring arrives: 5 things to know about the vernal equinox

The first day of spring each year in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the vernal equinox. This happens anywhere from March 19 to March 21 each year.

February 28, 2023

Northern lights dazzle Alaska in colorful display seen on video

The northern lights were captured on video Sunday, with green lights dancing over the skies of Anchorage, Alaska. The lights were seen as far south as Ohio.

January 5, 2023

Green comet will pass by Earth for first time since Neanderthals roamed Earth

The green-colored comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), which was first discovered by astronomers in March 2022, will make its closest approach to Earth later in the month.

December 13, 2022

US scientists produce first successful nuclear fusion reaction resulting in net energy gain

Energy officials announced Tuesday that scientists at a California laboratory had produced the first successful nuclear fusion reaction resulting in net energy gain.

November 4, 2022

Closest known black hole to Earth discovered after years-long hunt

Astronomers have reportedly discovered the closest-known black hole to Earth. Named Gaia BH1, the dormant black hole is about 10 times more massive than the sun.

October 31, 2022

NASA captures a 'smiling' sun

NASA shared a video taken by its Solar Dynamic Observatory showing dark patches on the sun, giving the illusion of a smile. (Credit: @NASASun / Twitter)