Ancient Star Mira Surprises Stargazers Every 332 Days
A star that vanishes and reappears has been delighting astronomers for over 400 years. Right now, Mira is putting on one of its brightest shows, visible to the naked eye through February.
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How to Spot 4 Spacecraft in January's Night Sky
This month, you can track four legendary spacecraft on their missions across the solar system just by looking up. From the James Webb Space Telescope to Europa Clipper, these robotic explorers are making history millions of miles from Earth.
Northern Lights Dance Across Netherlands in Rare Display
The aurora borealis lit up Dutch skies from the northern provinces down to Brabant on Monday night, treating thousands to a rare celestial show. What's typically a once or twice yearly event became an unforgettable spectacle that had photographers and families gazing upward in wonder.
3,800-Year-Old Bronze Disc Shows Oldest Star Map Ever Found
A decorated bronze disc discovered in Germany turned out to be humanity's oldest known map of the night sky, created up to 3,800 years ago. The ancient artifact depicts the moon, sun, stars including the Pleiades cluster, and may have helped Bronze Age people track the seasons.
4 NASA Spacecraft You Can Track in the January Night Sky
This January, stargazers can locate four legendary spacecraft exploring our solar system by finding their positions among the constellations. From the James Webb Space Telescope to missions heading toward Jupiter, these robotic explorers are making history millions of miles from home.
SpaceX Crew-11 Lights Up California Sky in Emergency Return
Californians witnessed a breathtaking spectacle as four astronauts aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule blazed through the night sky during the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station. All crew members landed safely and the affected astronaut is doing fine.