Amazing photos of the 2021 Perseid meteor shower By Hanneke Weitering 12 August 2021 The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the best displays of "shooting stars" this year, put on a spectacular show for skywatchers around the world.
Perseid meteor shower of 2021, likely the best of the year, is peaking now! By Meghan Bartels 11 August 2021 The stunning Perseid meteor shower will peak tonight (Aug. 11) in what could well be the most brilliant "shooting star" display of the year.
Here's the US weather forecast for the Perseid meteor shower's peak tonight By Joe Rao 11 August 2021 Clouds and smoke could foil the view for some skywatchers.
Watch auroras paint the sky above Earth in these stunning astronaut photos and video By Meghan Bartels 11 August 2021 It's aurora season on the International Space Station and astronauts living and working in orbit are sharing some of their finest views of the stunning phenomenon with those of us on the ground.
Perseid meteor shower 2021 webcasts: How to watch the 'shooting stars' at their peak live tonight By Elizabeth Howell 11 August 2021 There are plenty of opportunities to see the Perseid meteor shower at its peak this week, even if you can't see any "shooting stars" in person.
Watch early Perseid meteors light up the night in video from NASA's All-sky Fireball Network By Elizabeth Howell 09 August 2021 Fireballs blaze through the dark night sky in this NASA footage of the annual Perseid meteor shower.
Geminid Meteor Shower: Dust From an Asteroid By Elizabeth Howell 05 August 2021 The Geminids come from an asteroid, 3200 Phaethon, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it sheds enough debris to produce the bright meteor shower.
Where to see the northern lights: 2021 aurora borealis guide By Mike Wall, Elizabeth Howell 04 August 2021 Where should you go to get the best look at the dancing, dazzling display known as the aurora borealis?
Astronaut captures sparkling 'shooting star' video as Russian space station module falls to Earth By Elizabeth Howell 04 August 2021 From his perch on the International Space Station, a French astronaut watched a long-running Russian space module break into pieces in a shower of fireworks.
Look up! Saturn shines bright, shows off rings as it reaches opposition. By Doris Elin Urrutia 01 August 2021 Starting Monday (Aug. 2), you can find Saturn shining in the sky as part of a celestial phenomenon called opposition.
Hercules, the mighty strongman of the summer sky By Joe Rao 31 July 2021 A staple of mythology, the hero Hercules has a strange celestial story.
Astronomers propose 'SatHub' to address growing threat of satellite megaconstellations By Elizabeth Howell 28 July 2021 Some astronomers suggest setting up a "SatHub" to address the growing threat that satellite megaconstellations pose to the night sky — but funding and support are necessary to make it happen.
Fireball streaks across North Texas, creating light show and sonic boom By Stephanie Pappas 27 July 2021 A fireball streaked across North Texas last night, leading to several hundred witness reports of a bright flash and sonic boom.
Skywatcher spots Russia's Nauka science module headed to space station (photo) By Tereza Pultarova 24 July 2021 A British astrophotographer captured a stunning view of the Nauka science module, just hours after its launch into orbit on Wednesday (July 21).
See July's Full Buck Moon of 2021 rise tonight By Elizabeth Howell 23 July 2021 July's full moon will shine high in the sky tonight and help you find the way to the planets Saturn and Jupiter.
Wildfires are turning the sun and moon red By Chelsea Gohd 22 July 2021 Have you looked up this week to see a bright red moon or sun? Wildfires from as far as thousands of miles away are turning the sky colors.
July full moon 2021: 'Buck Moon' will swing by Jupiter and Saturn By Jesse Emspak 22 July 2021 The full moon of July, also called the "Buck Moon" or "Thunder Moon," will occur July 23 at 10:36 p.m. EDT (0236 GMT on July 24).
Perseid meteor shower 2021: When, where & how to see it By Sarah Lewin, Space.com Staff, Chelsea Gohd 19 July 2021
What makes a planet look bright? It's complicated. By Joe Rao 14 July 2021 The planets are a dynamic bunch, and throughout the year as seen from Earth, these celestial bodies appear not only to move across the sky but also to brighten and fade in turn.
Telescope maker Unistellar teams up with camera giant Nikon to increase access to high-tech skywatching By Alexander Cox 14 July 2021 The optics giants will collaborate to bridge the gap between amateur astronomers and professionals.
