Earth has a new temporary mini-moon: Meet 2025 PN7

The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.

NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now

NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.

Mysterious streak of light across the Bay Area explained

A light streaking the Bay Area sky on Thursday night sparked the curiosity of those who witnessed it and those who are seeing the videos online. Was it a meteor? A piece of fire debris?

Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement

NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.

Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life

Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.

Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon

This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.

Northern Lights possible in Midwest, northern US on Labor Day

An eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.

Bay Area flying car company begins operations at two airports

The Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced Tuesday that it will begin operations out of two airports. 

See the clearest photo yet from the surface of Mars

NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.

A rare ‘Black Moon’ set to rise this week: What to know

Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.

James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies

Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.