Asteroid 2024 PT5 is considered Earth's mini-moon and may be a key target for potential asteroid mining operations.

New Curtin University research has uncovered a striking link between the structure of our galaxy and the evolution of Earth's ...

Astronomy experts advise stargazers to find locations away from city lights, where dark skies allow for clearer views. Parks, rural areas, and designated observatories offer some of the best vantage ...

When the biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years hit Earth in May 2024, photographer Kavan Chay was in Tumbledown Bay, New ...

TRAPPIST-1, a planetary system 40 light years from Earth, could host a planet with an atmosphere and liquid water, but astronomers can’t be certain just yet.

"This is four times more people than saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Think about what a world event this is going to be." ...

Finding another Earth is the holy grail of modern astronomy. NASA’s upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) is ...

The umbra is the dark, inner shadow of Earth. Shaped like a cone, it stretches deep into space. Its circular cross section ...

A comet named “Devil” has revealed an important clue about the origin of water on Earth. Researchers recently discovered that water on Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, a rare galactic phenomenon known for its ...

Ten years ago, scientists heard the universe rumble for the first time. That first discovery of gravitational waves proved a ...

Katherine Kornei is a freelance science journalist covering Earth and space science. Her bylines frequently appear in Eos, ...

This quiz will explore the science behind the scenery, the facts behind the familiar, and the wonders that make Earth a living planet.