Astronomy

Stephen Hawking Says Humans Need to Leave Earth Within Next Century

Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says that humans have to colonize a new planet in the next 100 years to avoid catastrophe. Professor…

7 years ago

When Is The Winter Solstice? Monday Night Marks Longest Night Of The Year

The winter solstice, which is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted its farthest from the sun, will occur Monday night…

8 years ago

Supermoon To Brighten The Skies Sunday Night

The second supermoon of the summer is due to rise Sunday night, providing a considerable glow. Supermoon Sunday Night Supermoons…

10 years ago

NASA Has Discovered Earth's Cousin Planet, Kepler-186f, Which Could Sustain Life

Meet Earth’s cousin planet, Kepler-186f, discovered by NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope in mid-April. First Earth-Sized Planet Discovered In Habitable Zone…

10 years ago

Blood Moon To Appear Tonight: Total Lunar Eclipse Visible

From Monday night into Tuesday morning, a Blood Moon will be visible from North America, caused by a total lunar…

10 years ago

Winter Solstice Today: The Shortest Day Of The Year Arrives

Today (Nov. 21) marks the winter solstice, the longest night and shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.…

10 years ago

Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up The Sky Sunday And Monday Nights

The Perseid meteor shower reached its peak Sunday night, as leftover pieces from a comet rained down past earth, lighting…

11 years ago