The waning crescent moon will be 40% full, meaning a decent level of visibility under clear and dark conditions.

New research suggests meteor showers are so unpredictable due to the Sun’s own motion around the solar‑system barycenter.

Disney's next ship is setting sail in November, and will be filled with Marvel stylings, villains and a few classic heroes.

Over 4.6 billion years ago, Earth took shape from a spinning cloud of dust and gas surrounding the young sun. Tiny particles ...

Hey, beach bums and sea lovers! We know you're all about those sunny days and crashing waves, but here's a heads-up that ...

In the days after Donald Trump’s reelection as president, Harvard political scientist Steven Levitsky was despondent.

As you watch the night sky, streaks of light often flash for a moment, then disappear. These brilliant flashes—called ...

Earth's rocky layers are mysteriously low in nitrogen compared with carbon and argon. A scientific team explored our planet's molten youth using advanced quantum mechanical simulations, revealing ...

The annual display of Lyrids, famous for bright “fireball” shooting stars, will occur from April 17-26, peaking on April 22, ...

A new study shows how the Sun and Earth's atmosphere destroy life-bearing meteoroids before they reach the planet.

Scientists have discovered where Earth's water comes from, and say that it wasn't brought to the planet by asteroid impacts ...