The huge 1,600-mile (2,500-kilometer) wide expanse of the South Pole–Aitken Basin extends considerably onto the far side of ...

Old satellites and other space junk fall toward Earth every day, and the shock waves they create could be used to track their trajectories, according to new research.

2026 has started off with bright flashes of light in the sky — fireballs, a surprisingly common phenomenon that is often a ...

Mauricio Dubón (among others) can hold it down while Kim is gone but it’ll certainly be tougher for the Braves without him.

The darkest places in the U.S. provide the best stargazing opportunities. From coast to coast, here's where to go for ...

No matter your observing experience or equipment, January 2026 provides many impressive astronomy events to kick off the new year. So, bundle up, grab your eyeballs, binoculars, or telescope, and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On New Year’s Day, a camera in Springfield captured a meteor falling across the sky. Greene County posted the video on social media Tuesday that was caught by a security camera at ...

Could a full moon or weather forecast hide views of the Quadrantids in 2026 in Florida? Here's everything to know about the meteor shower.

NEW YORK (AP) — The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower is the first of the new year, but its short peak and winter weather often limit visibility. In 2026, the shower's peak on Jan. 2-3 will be difficult to see due to a bright ...

Here's the best time and day to see January's full moon, known as the wolf moon. Considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers, the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak Jan. 3-4. You can also ...