This infrared image of the Martian surface shows a smiling chloride deposit, which may indicate ancient life on Mars. | ESA/TGO/CaSSIS Despite being harsh and inhospitable, Mars has a surprisingly …
This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish. C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan–ATLAS and considered “the comet of the century,” will appear in …
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, in partnership with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, announced the beautiful winners of its 16th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The images show some …
As scientists use the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to answer some of the Universe’s most pressing questions, they’ve also uncovered new questions, including literal question mark-shaped cosmic …
Illustration: Blue Origin The White House announced earlier this year it would implement a unified time standard for the Moon by 2027, an essential measure as NASA aims to establish …
There are many remarkable things happening out in space right now. But Monday’s much-hyped “super blue moon” isn’t one of them – at least not according to astronomers. “I think …
This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish. August has delivered many spectacular sights in the night sky: a supermoon, meteor showers, and supercharged …
NASA is considering keeping two astronauts on the International Space Station until February, after their Starliner spaceship encountered issues mid-flight. The agency said it is still evaluating options to bring …
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON — The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color. The annual meteor shower, active since July, peaks …
Get ready to see a double meteor shower featuring one of the biggest and brightest meteor showers of the year, the Perseids! In addition to the Perseids, the Southern Delta …