Death Valley is in bloom, temporary lake still there

The heavy rains in Death Valley National Park over the past 6 months created a temporary lake and now a profusion of wildflowers.

Enceladus hosting cell-sized particles, a hint of life?

A new study of Cassini data has revealed bacteria-sized particles in the plumes of Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus. Could they be evidence of microbial life?

Use the Big Dipper to find the Little Dipper

Polaris marks the end of the handle of the Little Dipper. The 2 outer stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper point to Polaris and help you find the Little Dipper.

Monday’s total solar eclipse from space

Earth-observing satellites captured imagery of the Moon’s shadow as it raced eastward over North America on the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.

Seahorses are tiny, ravenous creatures: Lifeform of the week

Seahorses look like a blend of different animals, making them mysterious and efficient. With no stomach, they have to eat nearly constantly.

Media we love: The Big Ones, a book review

The Big Ones by Lucy Jones looks at some of history's most destructive natural events, how they changed our world and ways to prepare and recover.

Rainbow-like glory on an exoplanet is 1st-ever detected

For the 1st time, astronomers say they have detected a glory on an exoplanet. Glories are a natural phenomenon, but until now seen only on Earth and Venus.

New Horizons finds evidence for 2nd Kuiper Belt

The Pluto spacecraft New Horizons is still alive and speeding outward. Has it found a 2nd Kuiper Belt? The team is hopeful for new spacecraft targets.

When is the next total solar eclipse? Find out here!

When is the next total solar eclipse? If the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse gave you the bug for eclipse-chasing, you'll want to know: Find out here!

Total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Experience it here!

The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse crossed Mexico, the U.S. and Canada! Relive it by watching a replay of EarthSky's livestream here.