Earth
What is a Terrestrial Planet?
Earth and all the other inner planets of the Solar System have something in common: they are composed of silicate…
What are the Signs of the Planets?
In our long history of staring up at the stars, human beings have assigned various qualities, names, and symbols for…
See the Beauty of Earth and Space in Stunning New ISS Timelapse
Moonrises, sunsets, aurorae and of course, our beautiful planet Earth star in this latest timelapse compiled from imagery taken by…
When Will We Find Another Earth?
We hear about discoveries of exoplanets every day. So how long will it take us to find another planet like…
Exquisite Views of Earth’s Cities Featured in First Ultra HD Videos from Space Station
A trio of Earth’s cities come to life like never before with today’s (June 17) publication of the first ever…
What is Lunar Regolith?
When you're walking around on soft ground, do you notice how your feet leave impressions? Perhaps you've tracked some of…
10 Facts About Planet Earth You May Not Have Known
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is good time to think about the beauty of our home planet and reflect on…
Eye of Super Typhoon Maysak Looks “Like a Black Hole” from Space
From his perch on the International Space Station, astronaut Terry Virts has been taking some beautiful photos of Earth and…
No, a Giant Asteroid Isn’t Going to “Skim” Earth on Friday
There are ways to report on occasional close approaches by near-Earth objects (NEOs) that convey the respectful awareness of their presences…
10 Interesting Facts About Volcanoes
Want some volcano facts? Here are 10 interesting facts about volcanoes. Some of these facts you'll know, and others may…