An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.
Although no one captured a direct image of the impact, scientists have detected signals confirming the rocket hit the lunar surface. Orbiters could provide the first images of the crash site in the coming days.
The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.