Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Get your telescope ready: 3I/ATLAS comet swings by Earth early Friday morning
Comet 3I/ATLAS will pass by Earth on its way out of the solar system.
Comet 3I/ATLAS will pass by Earth on its way out of the solar system.
Blue Origin's historic rocket launch scrubbed Thursday
Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.
Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.
3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
Look up this weekend - Geminids meteor shower will peak and put on a spectacular display
The Geminids meteor shower will light up the night sky this weekend and put on a celestial show.
The Geminids meteor shower will light up the night sky this weekend and put on a celestial show.
Look up tonight: Supermoon to soar into the sky
Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky. Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.
Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky. Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.
Last full moon of 2025 could be crashed by clouds
The Cold Moon is the last full moon and last supermoon of 2025.
The Cold Moon is the last full moon and last supermoon of 2025.
December skywatching guide: Wrap up 2025 with these can't miss celestial events
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
TSA sets all time record for daily screenings
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
Northern lights may be visible in some states tonight: Here's where
The northern lights may put on a show tonight for Thanksgiving Eve and be visible in several states.
The northern lights may put on a show tonight for Thanksgiving Eve and be visible in several states.
NTSB releases first report into UPS plane crash in Kentucky that killed 14
The NTSB's preliminary report showed one of the engines broke off from the wing as the plane took off and burst into flames. The plane never made it more than 30 feet above ground level.
The NTSB's preliminary report showed one of the engines broke off from the wing as the plane took off and burst into flames. The plane never made it more than 30 feet above ground level.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
Amelia Earhart's final cryptic transmission revealed in newly released government files
Newly unsealed government records related to famed American aviator Amelia Earhart have been made public.
Newly unsealed government records related to famed American aviator Amelia Earhart have been made public.
Look up tonight—the Leonid meteor shower will peak again under clear skies
The Leonid meteor shower will peak again tonight and stargazers will have a great opportunity to see the celestial show thanks to clearer skies.
The Leonid meteor shower will peak again tonight and stargazers will have a great opportunity to see the celestial show thanks to clearer skies.
FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
Leonid meteor shower peak: How and when to watch the night sky for shooting stars
Skywatchers across North America are in for a dazzling display as the Leonid meteor shower peaks on November 17.
Skywatchers across North America are in for a dazzling display as the Leonid meteor shower peaks on November 17.
Northern lights dazzle Georgia skies in rare overnight display
Forecasters say another faint chance to see the aurora could come between 9 p.m. and midnight Wednesday.
Forecasters say another faint chance to see the aurora could come between 9 p.m. and midnight Wednesday.
Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.