Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Mountain lion spotted near College of San Mateo
The sighting was reported around 5:40 a.m. by officers on routine patrol in the area of the college at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
The sighting was reported around 5:40 a.m. by officers on routine patrol in the area of the college at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
Marin County will issue fines to people who violate COVID-19 health orders
The size of the violation would depend on the activity's overall risk to public health.
The size of the violation would depend on the activity's overall risk to public health.
California's only wolf family welcomes new pups
California's Lassen wolf pack had its fourth litter of pups, and embraced the wolf father into the family, according to a release from the Center for Biological Diversity.
California's Lassen wolf pack had its fourth litter of pups, and embraced the wolf father into the family, according to a release from the Center for Biological Diversity.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched and then landed a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
SpaceX successfully launched and then landed a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Lassen National Park campsites close due to foraging bears
There are roughly 30 black bears in the national park, which is located about 180 miles north of Sacramento, California and 151 miles from Reno, Nevada.
There are roughly 30 black bears in the national park, which is located about 180 miles north of Sacramento, California and 151 miles from Reno, Nevada.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasts off from Japan to begin 7-month journey to Mars
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
Officials investigating whether coyote bite in Moraga is second in just over a week
Security video taken recently outside a home near Moraga Country Club shows a coyote meandering through a yard.
Security video taken recently outside a home near Moraga Country Club shows a coyote meandering through a yard.
Animal lovers who can't visit Golden Gate Park can check out the new Bison Cam
Animal lovers interested in seeing the bison at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park can view a new Bison Cam online, the city's Recreation and Park Department announced this week.
Animal lovers interested in seeing the bison at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park can view a new Bison Cam online, the city's Recreation and Park Department announced this week.
Peacock polarizes Oakland neighborhood with shrill shriek
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
Light Show: Newly discovered comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular display
With the pandemic shutting down movie theaters, canceling summer concerts, and putting spectator sporting events on hold, mother nature has stepped up, putting on a show for those looking for a visual treat.
With the pandemic shutting down movie theaters, canceling summer concerts, and putting spectator sporting events on hold, mother nature has stepped up, putting on a show for those looking for a visual treat.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
Coyote approaches residents in Moraga
At approximately 7:45 p.m., the coyote approached a person walking in the area of Rimer Drive. The coyote then ran toward a nearby bicyclist.
At approximately 7:45 p.m., the coyote approached a person walking in the area of Rimer Drive. The coyote then ran toward a nearby bicyclist.
Earth’s average temperature to rise each year for next 5 years, World Meteorological Organization says
The WMO is expecting the global temperature average to increase by at least 1.64 degrees each year over the next five years.
The WMO is expecting the global temperature average to increase by at least 1.64 degrees each year over the next five years.