Gorgeous Astrophoto: Twin Crescents of the Moon and Venus at Sunset

11 years ago

2014 starts out with sunset view of a new Moon and a fading look at Venus, both captured together in…

Still Need a 2014 Calendar? Win “The Year in Space” Wall Calendar

11 years ago

If a 2014 calendar wasn't in your holiday space stocking, here's the perfect solution: this year's edition of Steve Cariddi’s…

Three-Meter Asteroid Hits Earth’s Atmosphere… Somewhere

11 years ago

This was very likely the last trip around the Sun for the Earth-crossing asteroid 2014 AA, according to calculations by…

Comets Prospects for 2014: A Look Into the Crystal Ball

11 years ago

As 2014 opens, most of the half dozen comets traversing the morning and evening sky are faint and require detailed…

Astrophoto: Crescent Venus in the Afternoon

11 years ago

In December, we challenged our readers to try and see Venus during the daytime. Sharin Ahmad from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia…

Carnival of Space #334

11 years ago

This week's Carnival of Space is hosted by Allen Versfeld at his Urban Astronomer blog. Click here to read Carnival…

Space Science Stories to Watch in 2014

11 years ago

There's an old Chinese proverb that says, “May you live in interesting times," and 2013 certainly fit the bill in the…

See the Youngest Moon of Your Life Tonight

11 years ago

The new year starts out with a bang, offering the chance to spy an exceptionally thin crescent moon shortly after…