The Lyrid meteor shower returns this week, lighting up the night sky with shooting stars from Comet Thatcher! Discover how to watch this annual celestial phenomenon starting April 21.
April and May bring two dazzling meteor showers - the Lyrids and Eta Aquariids! Witness up to 60 meteors per hour as these cosmic events light up the night sky. Find out how to catch the best views!
A previously inactive black hole in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 is now emitting extraordinary X-ray flares, captivating astronomers and challenging existing theories about black hole activity. This rare phenomenon offers a unique chance to observe the behavior of a waking black hole in real time.
A stunning new analysis of the Helix Nebula reveals a white dwarf that may have destroyed a nearby planet. Discover how X-ray emissions and other observations unveil the mysteries of this cosmic phenomenon!
Discover how the Gaia spacecraft transformed our understanding of the Milky Way, revealing its complex structure and history of galactic collisions. The mission has unveiled astonishing insights into our cosmic home.
