astronomy

Parts of America will experience a partial solar eclipse this weekend

The partial solar eclipse will be visible in various locations in the U.S. Northeast.

Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is studying dark energy and the accelerated expansion of the universe.

A rare ‘parade’ of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week

This phenomenon known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky on Friday, NASA says.

Why are ‘fireworks’ coming from a black hole? This is what scientists say

A team of astrophysicists have found flares of light in Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way.

Space telescope finds rare ‘Einstein Ring’ of light in nearby galaxy

An Einstein Ring was discovered by the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope in September 2023.

Canadian man’s home security camera captures the sight and sound of a meteorite strike

Joe Velaidum's home security camera captured the instant a meteorite smashed against his home's brick walkway. The video is thought to be the first recorded sound of a meteorite's direct impact.