A new time lapse from the International Space Station captures a meteor streaking into the atmosphere and vaporizing above ...

A mile-wide asteroid known as 2005 UK1 will safely pass Earth on Jan. 12, 2026, at 32 times the moon’s distance, posing no ...

Grab-and-go missions to asteroids have provided some of the most scientifically valuable samples since the Apollo missions—and they’re shaking up the search for life beyond Earth.

Measuring around 41 feet in diameter, the asteroid is speeding towards our planet at more than 38,500 miles per hour.

Space is bustling with rocks and dust, and occasionally, larger asteroids capture public attention. One such asteroid, 2023 ...

It’ll be “once in a blue moon” this year, with several chances for stargazing across Michigan, including a rare blue moon, ...

A 700-metre asteroid went undetected near Earth after hiding in the Sun’s glare, raising fresh questions about blind spots in ...

Not every meteor shower peak is created equal. From the Perseids to the Geminids, these are the 2026 showers to watch, and ...

If you were to ask a group of dedicated amateur astronomers to list their favorite telescopic targets, few if any would mention asteroids. That's easy to understand. The typical asteroid lacks the jaw ...

Meteor showers, eclipses, a planetary parade and 13 full moons will be visible in the night sky in 2026. Here’s when to see them.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. An asteroid the size of two football fields end-to-end is ...

California skies feature a six-planet parade on early morning of Aug. 10. Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12–13, but bright moon hampers visibility. New moon on Aug. 22 offers ideal conditions for ...