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Did we see a black hole explode? If so, it could explain a lot
Did we just witness a black hole explode? Astronomers observed a strange particle collide with Earth that could have been the result of a black hole exploding.
February 6, 2026
Simulation of Enceladus’ ocean shows strong potential for life
Researchers simulated the conditions in Enceladus' ocean and found that a wide variety of organic molecules can easily form, increasing the chances for life.
February 5, 2026
Ice-cold Earth? Possible new exoplanet might be chillier than Mars
Astronomers have discovered a possible ice-cold Earth exoplanet 146 light-years away. It might be colder than Mars, but there's a chance it's more Earth-like.
February 5, 2026
Rare fossils of mass extinction survivors found in China
Scientists in China discovered pristinely preserved soft-bodied fossils of marine creatures that survived a mass extinction event 513 million years ago.
February 5, 2026
How snowflakes get their distinct and various shapes
Snowflakes form in a variety of different shapes from hexagonal plates to exquisite symmetrically-branching crystals, depending on the temperature and humidity.
February 5, 2026
Amazing cloud streets video: See it here!
See a new video of cloud streets from off the coast of the southeastern U.S. and read more about the phenomenon here.
February 4, 2026
Mercury lives on? Strange streaks hint at active world
New analysis of bright streaks on the surface of Mercury suggests that this world, long thought "dead", is geologically active.
February 4, 2026
See the best deep-sky photos of January 2026 here
Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos for January 2026 from our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, send it in, too. We love to see them!
February 4, 2026
Expect high tides whenever we have a supermoon
The sun and moon, among other things, affect the height of the tides. Expect higher-than-usual tides for a few days following a supermoon.
February 4, 2026
What are the best targets for binoculars?
The best targets for binoculars in the night sky are the moon, planets, star clusters and nebulae. You can even catch the smudge of distant galaxies in them.
February 4, 2026
