Laser surveys have revealed hundreds of earthworks in the Amazon. Researchers estimate the ancient Amazon civilization could have supported 3 million people.
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. Watch a video about the solar eclipse. And coming up: the moon will be farthest from the sunset on Saturday.
Aquila the Eagle is home to the bright star Altair, which forms one corner in the Summer Triangle. Look for it in the evening sky from July to November.
A SpaceX rocket hit the moon on August 5. Here's what astronomers have observed so far from this historic lunar event, including before and after pics.
Read 9 mind-blowing space facts about Earth, the sun, our galaxy and universe that will surprise and delight you. You'll be a hit at your next dinner party!
Star formation in Andromeda - the giant spiral next door to us - is winding down, astronomers say. And it could be related to a nearby dwarf satellite galaxy.
Lake Powell is the 2nd-largest reservoir in the U.S. But with climate and usage stresses, the lake is shrinking. It could reach dead pool by spring 2027.
Astronomers have spotted a wandering black hole shredding a star. This supermassive black hole is not at the center of a galaxy ... It's roaming the outskirts.
Kelly Kizer Whitt - EarthSky’s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube - writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She's been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children's picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.