From Mars, Earth transits the Sun four times in a 284-year cycle. The transits occur in either May or November at intervals of 100.5, 79, 25.5, and 79 years. During these events, Earth and the Moon ...

Space discoveries from 2021-2026 revealed new galaxies, exoplanet findings, Mars missions, and major astronomy breakthroughs ...

A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis. By Katrina Miller and Delger Erdenesanaa On the morning of Jan. 18, 2003, Penny Sackett, then ...

Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails ...

A high school student has made a significant discovery using old space data. Ana Humphrey re-examined information from the ...

Using MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) on board the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team of researchers led by former MPIA (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Heidelberg, Germany) Ph.D. student ...

Our planet had a "second moon" for a hot minute in 2024. This gave space entrepreneurs a bright idea. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The Moon is drifting away from Earth, a tiny shift that scientists can measure with remarkable precision. This slow drift ...

Enjoy a full day of FREE family-friendly activities exploring sustainability on Earth and in space! Presented by Fiske Planetarium, Sommers-Bausch Observatory, and CU's Department of Astrophysical and ...

Join a unique expedition to the remote wilderness region of northern Sweden, to unearth the science of astronomy, while staying at the world's largest hotel made of ice. Visit an array of telescopes, ...