Partial lunar eclipse: What to expect in Houston
FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains the partial lunar eclipse expected to be seen in the Houston area/ If conditions are just right, the moon might look slightly reddish. Most of the time partial lunar eclipses are disappointing, but here?s an explainer.
FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains the partial lunar eclipse expected to be seen in the Houston area/ If conditions are just right, the moon might look slightly reddish. Most of the time partial lunar eclipses are disappointing, but here?s an explainer.
Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon combo coming: When to see it
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
Skylab time capsule revealed: 50-year-old artifacts discovered
Space Center Houston unveils a 50-year-old time capsule from Skylab, revealing untouched artifacts from America's first space station training module.
Space Center Houston unveils a 50-year-old time capsule from Skylab, revealing untouched artifacts from America's first space station training module.
A record number of human beings are now in orbit
For the first time, there are 19 human beings orbiting the planet. They represent three different countries and are aboard three different spacecraft.
For the first time, there are 19 human beings orbiting the planet. They represent three different countries and are aboard three different spacecraft.
NASA hires team to investigate UFOs, and 'unidentified aerial phenomena'
NASA has hired a team of 16 researchers to examine "observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or as known natural phenomena."
NASA has hired a team of 16 researchers to examine "observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or as known natural phenomena."
Asteroid about the size of 2 football fields to make close approach to Earth in September
In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.
In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.
Who is the youngest person in space? Depends who you ask
Blue Origin has launched the oldest person, the youngest person and now the youngest woman into space – at least by their metric.
Blue Origin has launched the oldest person, the youngest person and now the youngest woman into space – at least by their metric.
VIDEO: SpaceX Falcon 9 booster catches fire after landing mishap following launch from Florida
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
NASA to keep astronauts in space until February
NASA announced they will keep two of its astronauts in space until February after an agency level review determined its too risky to bring them back to Earth in the troubled Boeing spacecraft. FOX's Christina Coleman has more details on the announcement.
NASA announced they will keep two of its astronauts in space until February after an agency level review determined its too risky to bring them back to Earth in the troubled Boeing spacecraft. FOX's Christina Coleman has more details on the announcement.
Here's when NASA's Starliner astronauts will finally come home – and how
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
Miss Monday's supermoon? When you can see it again
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Mars may be hiding an ocean of water miles below its dusty surface, research suggests
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
Strong Geomagnetic Storm Warning continues after creating Northern Lights during Perseid meteor shower
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Polaris Dawn, first private spacewalk mission, sets launch date with SpaceX
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Perseid meteor shower: Viewing conditions promise good show for best meteor shower of 2024
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
NASA running tests to return astronauts home
NASA engineers are running various tests to make sure Boeing's Starliner Capsule is fit to return astronauts home safely from the International Space Station.
NASA engineers are running various tests to make sure Boeing's Starliner Capsule is fit to return astronauts home safely from the International Space Station.