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NASA February 24, 2020

Cosmic 'Jekyll and Hyde' discovered as NASA spots rare double star system

A rare double star system has been spotted in the Milky Way.

Moon February 21, 2020

What is a new moon?

The new moon is the first lunar phase, which leaves Earth’s natural satellite in shadow.

Moon February 21, 2020

New moon on deck: What you need to know

The next new moon will occur on Feb. 23. Here is what you need to know.

Astronomy February 20, 2020

Molecular oxygen discovered in another galaxy for first time ever

Astronomers have made a significant discovery, finding molecular oxygen for the first time ever outside the Solar System.

Astronomy February 20, 2020

Ripples in space-time could explain the mystery of why the universe exists

A new study may help answer one of the universe's biggest mysteries: Why is there more matter than antimatter? That answer, in turn, could explain why everything from atoms to black holes exists. 

NASA February 14, 2020

NASA’s New Horizons mission sheds new light on how planets form

NASA’s New Horizons mission is providing scientists with fresh insight into how planets form.

Asteroids February 13, 2020

Potentially hazardous asteroid that zipped past Earth has its own 'moon'

A "potentially hazardous asteroid" that whizzed past Earth earlier this month is so large it has its own "moon."

Astronomy February 11, 2020

77-year-old amateur astronomer helps make stunning discovery

A 77-year-old amateur astronomer has helped discover a rare galaxy double nucleus.

Astronomy February 10, 2020

Mysterious signal from deep space is repeating in 16-day cycle

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are perhaps the most mysterious anomaly in space, with many having unknown origins. According to a new study, an FRB has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days.

Moon February 8, 2020

Snow Moon stuns as one of the largest full moons of 2020 lights up the sky

Skygazers are enjoying the spectacular February full moon, or snow moon, this weekend.

Moon February 7, 2020

Snow moon on deck: Get set for one of the largest full moons of 2020

Skywatchers will soon get a chance to see the Snow Moon, which will be one of the largest full Moons of this year when it lights up the sky on Feb. 8 and 9.