Over 1,000 pounds of space debris crash in south Kenyan village

The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.

Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end

The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.

Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky

A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.

Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.

Plane or drone?: Here's how you can check to see what's flying overhead

As officials continue to investigate the origins of mysterious drones spotted in our area, there's an easy (and free) way to help you tell what you've spotted.

‘Iranian mothership’ behind mystery drone sightings, New Jersey congressman suggests

An 'Iranian mothership' could be behind a series of recent drone sightings in New Jersey, Rep. Jeff Van Drew said in an interview Wednesday citing 'very high sources.' He also called for the drones to be shot down.

Drone or flying car? Expert weighs in after mystery sightings prompt investigation in New Jersey

What is that in the sky? Mystery drone sightings in Delaware County, Philadelphia and New Jersey have prompted many questions and an expert says due to the shape and size of the object in the sky, it could even be a flying car!

NASA’s Webb snaps new pic of ‘Sombrero galaxy’

A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.

Astronauts’ Thanksgiving message: "We’re grateful for our nation"

The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.

Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week

The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.

Look (safely) at the Sun's surface in the highest-resolution images yet

A European spacecraft is showing us how dynamic the Sun is with newly released images, the highest-resolution images of our star's surface so far.