Space

Venus is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, but whether you can see it on any given night depends on its position relative to the Sun and your horizon. As an inner p...

The next solar eclipse in America is a total solar eclipse spanning parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. For U.S. viewers, it offers a rare chance to see the Moon com...

The brightest planet in the sky tonight depends on time, location, and the planet’s position in its orbit. Planets appear as steady points of light that do not twinkle like st...

Space killers encompass entities, events, or conditions that degrade, destroy, or threaten space missions, assets, and personnel. This overview explains verified categories—or...

Since 1963, dozens of women have traveled to space, representing multiple countries and space programs. This overview profiles notable women who have flown in orbit and on subor...

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, briefly blocking some or all of the Sun’s light. When this alignment happens in the sky above the United...

The first all-woman spacewalk marked a pivotal moment in human spaceflight, demonstrating that complex EVA (extravehicular activity) teams can be assembled without male crew par...

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, briefly turning daylight into darkness for a narrow path on Earth’s surface. This ali...

The Strawberry Moon is the full Moon nearest to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, typically falling in June. It is not named for fruit or color but for seasonal ti...