On a night meant for meteor showers, something strange lit up the sky. On August 13, 2025, people along the East Coast saw spirals of light twisting above them. These weren't shooting stars. They were something else entirely. The show started after 9 p. m. ET. Videos popped up online from places like Maryland, New York, and even Nebraska. Folks in Algonquin, Illinoi...
The Perseid meteor shower, known for its dazzling display, is still visible until August 23rd. This annual event, active since July 17th, is often hailed as the most spectacular meteor shower of the year. At its peak, viewers could witness up to 100 meteors streaking across the sky every hour, a rate much higher than the average meteor shower. For those who missed t...
The Perseids meteor shower is set to light up the night sky soon, offering a spectacular show for stargazers. This annual event is known for its bright and frequent meteors, making it a summer favorite. However, this year's viewing might be a bit tricky due to a bright moon that could overshadow some of the shooting stars. Venus and Jupiter will also make a close ap...
Science in America is in trouble. The current administration is cutting funding for research. This is a big deal. It affects everything from space exploration to understanding our planet. First, let's talk about the cuts. The budget for basic research is proposed to be cut by 34%. NASA's budget is being slashed to the lowest it's been since the start of human space ...
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shown us the farthest and clearest infrared pictures of the universe ever seen. This incredible tool, launched in December 2021, can detect heat and light that our eyes can't see. It's like having superpowers to look back in time, almost to the beginning of the universe. The JWST is not the first telescope, but it's definite...
A new space traveler has caught the attention of astronomers. This visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. It was first seen on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile. The object's unusual path quickly revealed it wasn't bound by our sun's gravity, confirming its interstellar origin. What makes 3I/ATLAS special? It'...
The Milky Way, our cosmic home, has always been a source of fascination. Recently, scientists have been buzzing about a strange sign detected in our galaxy. This sign, known as PML, is not your typical neon light or a flashy billboard. Instead, it's a subtle hint hidden in the vast expanse of space. PML stands for Polarized Microwave Light. It's a type of light that...
A mysterious traveler has been spotted heading towards our solar system. This object, now named 3I/ATLAS, is the third confirmed interstellar visitor. It's currently between the asteroid belt and Jupiter, moving at an incredible speed of about 130, 000 miles per hour. The object's origin is quite intriguing. It appears to have come from the center of our galaxy, but...
Astronomers have snapped a stunning photo of a star's aftermath, revealing a rare double explosion. This star, now a supernova remnant named SNR 0509-67. 5, showed signs of two blasts. The image, taken with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), displays different chemical elements in various colors. Notably, calcium appears in two concentric...
In the vast expanse of space, a dead satellite named Relay 2 made a surprising comeback. Astronomers in Australia detected a powerful radio signal in mid-June that initially sparked excitement. They thought they had stumbled upon an unknown object near Earth. However, the source of the signal turned out to be much closer than expected. Relay 2, launched by NASA in 1...