It's not every day that the moon looks this big and bright. This month, we're getting a special treat: October's supermoon. This is the closest supermoon of the year, sitting a cool 222,055 miles (357,364 kilometers) away from Earth. You might notice it looks even bigger than the supermoons we had i
Astronomers have spotted a comet that’s getting really close to Earth. It’s been a while since this comet visited – around 80,000 years! The best time to see it is just after sunset, looking west. You might not need binoculars or a telescope; your naked eye should do the trick. If you miss it this t
Get ready for a fashion show like no other! NASA's commercial partner, Axiom Space, just unveiled the final design of its new lunar spacesuits. These aren't your grandparents' Apollo suits. They're sleek, white, and designed with help from the luxury brand Prada. The suits are packed with cool featu
Ever dreamed of witnessing a comet streak across the night sky? Well, grab your telescopes and mark your calendars! Comet A3, officially named C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), is putting on a show in the western sky through October. A young skywatcher named Zen from Harnett County spotted it on Octobe
Imagine this: Hawaii just had an amazing nighttime party, but it wasn't with people—it was with a comet! Last weekend, Hawaiian skywatchers got to see something super special. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is on its way back, and it came really close to Earth, around 44 million miles. NASA says it'll be v
In Montana, a rare celestial event caught the attention of locals this weekend. Comet C/2023 A3, which only visits every 80,000 years, was visible to the naked eye. Worden resident and photographer Jennifer Bagley grabbed her camera and headed to her backyard to capture the spectacular sight. "You'r
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new home for marine life: beneath the ocean floor! Using a robotic submersible called SuBastian, researchers explored an area in the eastern Pacific Ocean called the Fava Flow Suburbs. They discovered that animals like tubeworms and mussels are living in caviti
Are you eager to witness something amazing? This week, Bostonians have a unique chance to spot a comet zipping past. NASA calls it C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, and it's currently making its very first loop near Earth. Clear skies are expected from Monday evening, providing an ideal moment to catch
Monday night could be your best bet to spot Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in Utah's sky. This space visitor, named after observatories in China and South Africa, has been putting on a show over the past few nights. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City predicts clear skies along the Wasatch Front
Are you ready to witness the brightest supermoon of 2024? If you're in Cincinnati, you're in luck! This October's full moon is extra special. It's not just any full moon, but a supermoon, the third in a row. This means the moon will appear bigger and brighter than usual. Why is it so special? W
