New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed unexpected features in the early universe, including ...
Tiny delays in pulsar signals measured by SETI scientists could aid the search for gravitational waves and extraterrestrial ...
On the launch anniversary of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, ESA presents a unique compilation of zooms into stunning cosmic views. So embark on a special journey: As if aboard a virtual ...
Editor’s note: The sky events are taking place on Saturday. The article has been corrected. The sky is off to a great start for 2026 as Saturday holds four sky events for stargazers in the D.C. area, ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Astronauts return to the moon for the first time in 50 years — though not on its surface — alongside robotic ...
Scientists have detected the most distant supernova ever seen, exploding when the universe was less than a billion years old. The event was first signaled by a gamma-ray burst and later confirmed ...
Many astronomical sights have received cool nicknames, but it’s hard to compete with the “cosmic fire of creation.” Better known as the Orion Nebula (and officially dubbed Messier 42), the nebula is ...
The upcoming year will offer a blood-red moon, spectacular meteor showers and the first glimpse of the sun’s corona since April 2024 Look up throughout the year to catch a wide array of astronomical ...