Every Martian year (which last 686.98 Earth days), the red planet experiences regional dust storms that coincide with summer in the southern hemisphere. Every three Martian years (five and a half ...

“I am convinced that only by setting aside half the planet in reserve, or more, can we save the living part of the environment and achieve the stabilization required for our own survival.” ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -Do you know it has been about two and a half years since the last total lunar eclipse?  So, it is an unusual astronomical event that is highly dependent on the precise alignment of ...

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the moon and sun, blocking the sun's rays from the ...

The Trump administration indicated U.S. troops could be deployed to provide security in connection with the minerals if there ...

FIFA have never been one to shy away from spectacle but their latest decision to introduce an American-style, star-studded half-time show for the 2026 World Cup final has sparked controversy. For ...

Astronomers have discovered not one, but four tiny planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, our cosmic neighbor. These planets, each about a fifth the mass of Earth, whip around their host star in just ...

This total lunar eclipse — the first in three years — will feature a "blood worm moon," so named for the reddish hue of its ...

Why the moon appears red: Long-wavelength red light traveling through that part of the sky will project a reddish hue onto ...

More than half a billion years ago on a frigid, ice-covered Earth, glaciers stirred up ingredients for complex life by ...

In North America, the total lunar eclipse will start around 12:55 a.m. ET on Friday. Telescopes and binoculars aren't necessary but can enhance viewing.

The vernal equinox occurs as Mercury stands still in Pisces and several of Jupiter’s moons transit in the sky this week.