Planetary defense experts use infamous asteroid Apophis to practice spotting dangerous space rocks
2021-03-07
Earth’s most recent brush with asteroid danger was eight years ago, when a space rock the size of a six-storyContinue Reading
The brightest planets in March’s night sky: How to see them (and when)
2021-03-06
The most brilliant of all planets – Venus – is out of the observing loop for all of March, beingContinue Reading
Night sky, March 2021: What you can see this month [maps]
2021-03-06
A clear night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects to see — stars, constellations, and bright planets, oftenContinue Reading
Best night sky events of March 2021 (stargazing maps)
2021-03-06
See what’s up in the night sky for March 2021, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.comContinue Reading
Rocket Lab just unveiled plans for a big new rocket called Neutron that could fly astronauts
2021-03-06
The private launch company Rocket Lab unveiled its plans to launch a big, new rocket called Neutron by 2024 onContinue Reading
The ‘Alien’ Xenomorph has invaded Fornite (Ripley and her cat, too!)
2021-03-05
The Xenomorph and Ripley from the iconic science fiction film “Alien” have landed Fortnite, but act fast. You can onlyContinue Reading
Future interstellar comet? Gas-spewing object spotted in asteroid group near Jupiter
2021-03-05
Researchers spotted a celestial object strangely outgassing far from the sun — like a comet — during a long roadContinue Reading
Brilliant yellow-green fireball lights up sky above England (video, photos)
2021-03-05
A fireball blazed across the skies of southern England Sunday night (Feb. 28), and it likely dropped singed hunks ofContinue Reading
Rare red sprite and blue jet create otherworldly light show above Hawaii
2021-03-05
Sprites and jets are fleeting atmospheric phenomena, hard enough to witness, let alone photograph. But a new image from anContinue Reading
SpaceX is ready to launch more astronauts with Crew-2 next month
2021-03-04
SpaceX’s second fully-crewed astronaut flight, Crew-2, is prepared for launch, mission team members said Monday (March 1) during a newsContinue Reading