The Geminid meteor shower will peak this week. Here’s how to watch
Stargazers can catch the aerial display when it peaks on Dec. 13
Stargazers can catch the aerial display when it peaks on Dec. 13
Dungeness crab season on hold again, fishermen losing out big
A high number of migrating humpback whales and a recently confirmed leatherback sea turtle, the largest turtle in the world, being caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, has caused the state to prevent crab traps from being used once again.
A high number of migrating humpback whales and a recently confirmed leatherback sea turtle, the largest turtle in the world, being caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, has caused the state to prevent crab traps from being used once again.
Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
Winter solstice 2023: When is it and what to know
For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.
For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.
SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Ultra-rare, giant rat that cracks coconuts with its teeth caught on camera for first time
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
United Airlines $2.6 billion terminal project will debut in time for World Cup, mayor says
Terminal B at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will soon see more gates, a new United club, and a more efficient baggage system. It's part of United Airlines’ Next growth plan.
Terminal B at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will soon see more gates, a new United club, and a more efficient baggage system. It's part of United Airlines’ Next growth plan.
December stargazing guide: Geminid meteors, Christmas full Moon and star-Moon pairings
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
Pennsylvania hunter dies in tree stand fire despite wife's rescue attempt
In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, 76-year-old hunter Raymond Seville Jr. lost his life after being unable to escape his tree stand, which caught fire due to a propane heater mishap.
In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, 76-year-old hunter Raymond Seville Jr. lost his life after being unable to escape his tree stand, which caught fire due to a propane heater mishap.
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
Watch: Maine fawn breaks into store, leaves a trail of chaos on Thanksgiving
In a quirky Thanksgiving incident in Maine, a mischievous fawn broke into a store, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake.
In a quirky Thanksgiving incident in Maine, a mischievous fawn broke into a store, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake.
Beaver Moon: How and when to see November's full Moon
Known as the Beaver Moon, November’s full moon will reach peak illumination early next week.
Known as the Beaver Moon, November’s full moon will reach peak illumination early next week.
Watch: Bear ravages car interior while searching for peanut candy
A curious, and most likely hungry, bear destroyed the interior of a parked car after the owners left some Peanut M&M’s inside.
A curious, and most likely hungry, bear destroyed the interior of a parked car after the owners left some Peanut M&M’s inside.
Earth receives laser beam message from 10 million miles away
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
Webb telescope finds surprises within heart of Milky Way galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope helped astronomers discovered a massive star about 30 times the mass of our Sun within the Milky Way's star-forming region Sagittarius C.
The James Webb Space Telescope helped astronomers discovered a massive star about 30 times the mass of our Sun within the Milky Way's star-forming region Sagittarius C.