Space &Skywatching
- You Can’t See It,But The Moon Is Moving Away From EarthMay 19,2025,6:56 am EDTDuring the Apollo missions,NASA put reflectors on the moon. In the five decades since then,scientists have shot laser beams at the reflectors to figure out how long it takes light to come back to Earth. That led to a huge revelation:The Earth and moon are drifting apart. Watch this video to learn how fast that’s happening and what it means for our planet.
- May 16-22,2025 Sky Watch:Asteroids,Planets &More Celestial Wonders!May 17,2025,11:02 am EDTGet ready for a week of cosmic wonders! From the Moon-Jupiter conjunction on May 16th to Mercury’s evening appearance on May 22nd,this week’s sky is packed with celestial events. Watch Mars pass through the Beehive Cluster,spot Asteroid 4 Vesta,and catch Saturn’s stunning rings!
- Cosmic Road Trip:Lyrids,Mercury And Venus Shine Week Of April 21May 15,2025,6:41 am EDTReady to connect with the cosmos? This week,the sky’s serving up a celestial road trip - featuring the Lyrid meteor shower,a rare Mercury sighting at its farthest point from the Sun,and Venus shining brighter than ever. Whether you’re a stargazing pro or just curious,these events are your chance to join a timeless journey through the stars.
- Did Ancient Mars Have Weather? New Study Suggests YesMay 15,2025,6:41 am EDTDid Mars have rain and snowstorms that shaped the planet’s terrain billions of years ago? While there’s no way to know for sure,a new study seems to suggest it’s the only way the valleys could have been carved out in the way they were. Watch this video for more details.
- Skywatching May 5-9:Eta Aquariids,Saturn,Venus and MoreMay 15,2025,6:41 am EDTThe Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks May 5-6,offering a chance to catch shooting stars,especially in the Southern Hemisphere. Saturn’s rare equinox will give us a unique view of its rings. And Venus,Mars,Jupiter and Mercury are all making appearances this week. Look for the Beehive Cluster in Cancer.
- (Photos) May's Full Flower Moon Dazzles Around The WorldMay 15,2025,5:28 am EDT
- New Findings Show Mars May Have Once Had Water And OxygenMay 14,2025,12:00 pm EDTScientists say they’ve discovered the reason behind Mars’ red hue,and the finding has new implications for the planet’s environment and ability to host life. It was previously thought the red coloring came from the presence of hematite,but it’s now believed that ferrihydrite lends to the color,which means that water and oxygen were present in the atmosphere.
- Alaska Aurora:‘This Is Easily The Best One Of The Season’May 13,2025,12:00 pm EDTA strong geomagnetic storm created an unusually vibrant display of the northern lights that captivated a lucky photographer in Alaska.
- Skywatching May 9-15:Asteroids,Moons,Meteors and MoreMay 13,2025,5:56 am EDTReady for a week of cosmic wonders? From Asteroid 9 Metis shining bright on May 9 to the Full Flower Moon on May 12,this week’s sky is packed with must-see events. Don’t miss the rare lunar occultations of Spica and Antares,plus the Eta Lyrids meteor shower lighting up the sky. Grab your binoculars and look up - you won’t want to miss a second of this celestial show!
- The Moon Is Slowly Drifting Away From The Earth. Could We Eventually Lose It?May 12,2025,3:02 pm EDTEvery year,the moon moves just a little farther away from our planet. Scientists have calculated the rate at which our closest neighbor is slinking away,but could it eventually disappear from view?
