Brightest supermoon of the year rises this week: When to see it in the Bay Area
The brightest supermoon of 2024 will rise this week. In the Bay Area, the forecast is expected be fit for opportune viewing of the celestial display.
The brightest supermoon of 2024 will rise this week. In the Bay Area, the forecast is expected be fit for opportune viewing of the celestial display.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
Wife safely lands Monterey-bound plane as pilot suffered medical emergency
The wife of a pilot who suffered a medical emergency took over flying and managed to safely land the plane in California, authorities said.
The wife of a pilot who suffered a medical emergency took over flying and managed to safely land the plane in California, authorities said.
Hunter’s Moon rising this week will be brightest Supermoon of the year
Look up this week - the moon is set to appear full most nights. Here's why.
Look up this week - the moon is set to appear full most nights. Here's why.
Most anticipated comet of the year makes closest approach to Earth this weekend
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Fleet Week airshow cut short, Blue Angels canceled
The iconic Blue Angels scheduled to grace the San Francisco and Bay Area skies has been canceled for Saturday.
The iconic Blue Angels scheduled to grace the San Francisco and Bay Area skies has been canceled for Saturday.
Stunning images of northern lights dazzle California
It's not too often the skies are awash in pink and purple. But that's what happened on Thursday when northern lights soared over the Earth, sending stunning views into Germany, New York City and Tahoe.
It's not too often the skies are awash in pink and purple. But that's what happened on Thursday when northern lights soared over the Earth, sending stunning views into Germany, New York City and Tahoe.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
Northern lights alert: Will the Bay Area be treated to a celestial show?
Strong geomagnetic storms are forecasted in the coming days, and that could bring spectacular northern lights displays to parts of the U.S.
Strong geomagnetic storms are forecasted in the coming days, and that could bring spectacular northern lights displays to parts of the U.S.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse to dazzle Easter Island, parts of South America
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS puts on show in space before possible big show on Earth
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.
Earth is getting a temporary second moon this fall
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Super harvest moon eclipse to dazzle skies tonight
Tuesday's full moon is going to be extra special this year, and stargazers will be in for a treat.
Tuesday's full moon is going to be extra special this year, and stargazers will be in for a treat.
Mid-air collision leaves one dead near Minden-Tahoe airport
One person died after two planes collided mid-air at an airport in Tahoe on Monday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KTVU.
One person died after two planes collided mid-air at an airport in Tahoe on Monday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KTVU.
Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon combo coming: When to see it
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
Stranded astronauts to vote in 2024 election from space while awaiting ride home
Since 1997, NASA astronauts have voted from space as the ISS orbits 250 miles above Earth’s surface.
Since 1997, NASA astronauts have voted from space as the ISS orbits 250 miles above Earth’s surface.
WATCH: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew completes first private spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.