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Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
NASA Selects Far-Infrared Mission PRIMA to Survey the Cool Universe
NASA has selected a new space probe for development: The PRIMA telescope will explore the far-infrared universe.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Second Bright Supernova in Spiral Galaxy NGC 7331 in a Year
A familiar galaxy in Pegasus hosts a supernova bright enough to see in a 4-inch telescope.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Tuesday's Daytime Jupiter Occultation a Warm-Up for the "Big One"
A daytime occultation to whet your appetite for next month's spectacular show.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
I Spy the Moon
Tracking the phase, moonrise, and nightly position of the Moon can help give a tempo to life and its seasons.
The Black Hole Files with Camille Carlisle
Star Feels Spin of Milky Way’s Black Hole
The fastest known star in our galaxy comes so close to Sgr A* that the black hole’s rotation may pull it off course, enabling a first-of-its-kind detection.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Launched on August 30th, NASA’s newest flagship space observatory will go a long way toward filling in our understanding of questions on the forefront of astronomy and cosmology such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28
A near-total lunar eclipse wraps up August's trifecta of two major eclipses and the Perseids.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Mission Fails to Rescue Swift Observatory (Updated)
A daring mission tried but failed to save a key astrophysics observatory in low Earth orbit.
Explore the Night with Bob King
A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower
With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th
The only total solar eclipse of the year coincides with the Perseid meteor shower. Here's what you need to know to watch the eclipse.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse
Several science campaigns plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
All I Need for a Night of Stargazing Is...
All you really need for stargazing is your eyes and dark skies . . . right?
Explore the Night with Bob King
Comet 10P/Tempel Brightens, Sets Sail South
This periodic visitor is now bright enough to see in binoculars from a dark sky. We also report on a bright supernova in Ursa Major.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Tianwen 2 Arrives at Quasi-Moon Kamoʻoalewa, Returns Images
China’s Tianwen 2 mission returns its close view of Earth's tiny "quasi-moon" Kamoʻoalewa.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Steamy Nights at the Galactic Equator
Here's an observing guide to both familiar and lesser-known deep-sky objects that inhabit our galaxy's equatorial zone.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Hayabusa 2 Completes Flyby Past Asteroid Torifune
Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission has revealed another "snowman" asteroid — a pair of asteroids attached with a narrow neck. The contact binary could help shed light on planet formation.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Making Peace with Terrible Astrophotography
We all might aspire to such a captivating image, but there's a real learning curve to astrophotography.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
NASA Announces Four New Lunar Lander Missions for 2028
NASA has awarded contracts to three aerospace companies for four lunar landers to launch in 2028.
Explore the Night with Bob King
See Venus Disappear in Broad Daylight on June 17th
On June 17th, much of North America can watch the Moon occult Venus in the daytime sky. All you need are binoculars.
Under Shared Skies with Shanil Virani
Ancient Skies: The Moon That Returns Once in a Generation
The 18.6-year cycle of the lunar standstill belongs to the Moon. But recognizing it belongs to us. For centuries, people have watched carefully enough, remembered long enough, and taught faithfully enough to discover patterns that unfolded across generations.