Sign Up for Our Amazing Newsletter!
A daily update by email. Science news, great photos, sky alerts.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Meteor shower guide 2026: Up next … the Draconids
Up next is the Delta Aquariid meteor shower, they'll compete with a waning gibbous moon. Watch for meteors in dark skies before dawn the week before July 30.
August 1, 2026
Star formation in Andromeda – our neighbor – is winding down
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.
July 31, 2026
Planet-observing tips: Here’s how to tour the solar system
Get our top tips for planet-observing, from the innermost and elusive Mercury out to faint blue Neptune and everything in between. Top tips here!
July 31, 2026
Wandering black hole spotted shredding a star
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.
July 30, 2026
It’s Katmai bear cam season! Livestream here
The world-famous Katmai bear cam is live! Watch brown bears at Katmai National Park now and explore the livestream to learn more about these incredible animals.
July 30, 2026
What are star trails, and how do I photograph them?
Star trails are long-exposure photographs of stars taken as Earth turns, resulting in streaks of light across the sky. Here's how to photograph star trails.
July 30, 2026
Meet Delta Scorpii, aka Dschubba
Delta Scorpii, also known as Dschubba, is a variable star in the constellation Scorpius. With your eyes alone, you can check its brightness for yourself.
July 30, 2026
Juno measures fiery Io’s subsurface temperature for 1st time
NASA's Juno spacecraft has measured Jupiter's moon Io's subsurface temperature for the 1st time, providing new clues about the tidally-heated volcanic world.
July 29, 2026
Meteotsunami hits Lake Winnebago after Wisconsin tornado
A meteotsunami occurs when a weather system causes the entire body of water to oscillate, creating sudden changes in water level along the shore.
July 29, 2026
Jimothy the raccoon is a survivor! Here’s why
Jimothy the raccoon has an inspiring story, showcasing how an animal can adapt - especially with the help of his mother - to overcome extraordinary challenges.
July 29, 2026
