A Biblical “Miracle” Could Be One of the First Documented Solar Eclipses
A puzzling passage from the Old Testament Book of Joshua could be one of the earliest solar eclipses we have on record – and it could help refine the dates…
You must see what those recent insane solar flares looked like from space
We’re heading into a solar minimum, the period of the least sunspot activity in our Sun’s roughly 11-year cycle. But despite that, in September this year the Sun erupted into…
These spooky space sounds compiled by NASA will make your skin crawl
Just in time for the culmination of this year’s spooky season, NASA has debuted a playlist of sounds from space. And even though we know none of it is aliens,…
The Nibiru “Apocalypse” Apparently Coming in 2017 Was Just Pushed Back… Again
In September, to much fame, a man who claimed to have studied astronomy in Kentucky and deciphered the Book of Revelation predicted an ominous sign would appear on September 23…
Something is making Jupiter’s gravitational field ‘askew’
Since it established orbit around Jupiter in July of 2016, the Juno mission has been sending back vital information about the gas giant’s atmosphere, magnetic field and weather patterns. With…
Astronomers are watching an interstellar object that’s appeared in our Solar System
Up until now, all asteroids and comets we’ve seen have originated in our own Solar System. But a few days ago astronomers spotted our first visitor from outer space. Preliminary…
Here’s why planets with loads of water don’t stay wet for long
When hunting for potentially habitable exoplanets, one of the most important things astronomers look for is whether or not exoplanet candidates orbit within their star’s habitable zone. This is necessary…
Yes! We are officially sending a habitat to orbit the Moon
Now that the United States is officially getting back into space exploration, the Moon now seems to be the focus – or at least the starting point – of a…
Scientists have concluded that the Universe shouldn’t really exist
Scientists just confirmed the problem at the centre of the Universe: it shouldn’t really exist at all. That’s because at the very beginning of existence, the equal amounts of matter…
There’s a hidden spacecraft dump in the middle of the ocean – here’s what’s down there
The most remote location on Earth has many names: It’s called Point Nemo (Latin for ‘no one’) and the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility. Most precisely, its exact coordinates are 48…
Turns out there are probably fewer deadly asteroids than we originally thought
Beyond Earth’s orbit, there are innumerable comets and asteroids that are collectively known as near-Earth objects. On occasion, some of these objects will cross Earth’s orbit; and every so often,…
Looking For Signs Of extraterrestrial Life Just Got a whole lot Easier
When it comes to searching for worlds that could support extra-terrestrial life, scientists currently rely on the “low-hanging fruit” approach. Since we only know of one set of conditions under…
These are the countries on Earth with the most junk in space
At any given moment, thousands of satellites swarm over our heads at altitudes ranging between a few hundred miles and tens of thousands of miles. But, of the manmade items…
NASA just discovered a huge, twisted magnetic tail hidden behind Mars
NASA has found an invisible, twisted magnetic tail trailing behind Mars as it orbits the Sun, caused by the effects of rushing solar winds, and perhaps explaining more about how…
A 17-year-old astronomer recorded an astonishing rare solar flare back in 1886
If you’ve never heard of Juan Valderrama y Aguilar, you’re not alone. As it turns out, this amateur astronomer from Spain made history when he was just 17 years old.…
The perfect location for a future Moon base has finally been confirmed
Forget the romance of camping on the Moon – an unimpeded rain of radiation would make even short stays an express trip to Cancer City. One way to protect potential…