Extreme solar storms took tractors in circles while farmers were planting crops
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed minutes before takeoff
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.
Northern lights could return to US with another geomagnetic storm
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
SpaceX says it's ready for Starship's fourth test flight from Texas
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
Star nursery, far-off galaxies revealed in stunning new images from Euclid’s telescope
The new images were shared by the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory.
The new images were shared by the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory.
Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know
The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.
The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.
Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
Boeing Starliner ready to launch NASA astronauts after years of delays
Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's first astronaut launch for NASA.
Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's first astronaut launch for NASA.
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with SpaceKids Press Squad Competition
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
Earth’s quasi-moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa likely blasted out of this giant moon crater
Less than a decade after discovering a near-Earth asteroid with lunar origins, an international group of scientists says they have determined where this mysterious object came from on the moon's surface.
Less than a decade after discovering a near-Earth asteroid with lunar origins, an international group of scientists says they have determined where this mysterious object came from on the moon's surface.