Astronaut Captures Spectacular Aurora Lights Dancing Above the United States
"I've never seen aurora from below, but up here, it's a frequent show," says astronaut Zena Cardman, who currently resides onboard the International Space Station.
This Mind-Blowing Photo Shows a Skydiver in Front of the Sun
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has captured a stupendous shot of a skydiver falling in front of the Sun. It was incredibly difficult -- requiring precise planning and coordination -- but the pair ultimately pulled it off on the sixth attempt.
The Biggest Supermoon of the Year Offers Picture Opportunities for Photographers
The night sky will feature a striking sight this week as a supermoon rises on Wednesday (November 5) -- the largest and closest full moon of 2025.
Webb Embraces Spooky Season With Red Spider Nebula Portrait
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope got into the spooky season spirit this week by capturing a "cosmic creepy-crawly called NGC 6537," more commonly referred to as the Red Spider Nebula.
Comet Lemmon Puts on Spectacular Show for Astrophotographers
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) made its closest pass to Earth this week and was even visible to the naked eye. Humanity may not see it again for another 1,300 years.
Modified Insta360 Camera Sent to the Edge of Space to Inspire the ‘Overview Effect’
A team of scientists and artists sent a modified Insta360 camera to the edge of space, capturing breathtaking images meant to inspire people to reconnect with Earth.
Japanese Astronaut Snaps Spectacular Photos of Aurora Lights Dancing Above Earth
The International Space Station's social media accounts have been silent since October 1, coinciding with the U.S. government's shutdown and starving fans of awesome space photographs.
Photographer’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Shot of Lightning Sprites and the Milky Way
While out photographing the dark skies of New Zealand last weekend, the heavens aligned for Dan Zafra as he captured lightning sprites appearing in front of the galactic core of the Milky Way.
Photographer in Space Teams Up With Photographer on Earth, Captures Same Scene at Same Time
Photography is all a matter of perspective: one angle is visually uninteresting and doesn't tell a story, but another viewpoint of the same subject is alive with emotion and meaning.
Astrophotographer Adds His Adorable Cat to Far Out Space Photos
If there are two things people love, it's adorable cats and awesome space photos. Therefore, it makes complete sense for astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy to combine his stunning work with his adopted cat, Gregory.
This is What a Starlink Satellite Train Looks Like from the ISS
Astronaut Don Pettit splashed back down to Earth in April, and he is still "throttling down" from his six-month voyage on board the International Space Station -- and that includes sifting through the troves of videos and photos he captured while in orbit.
Perseverance Rover Captures Cylindrical Object Flying Close to Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover captured an unusually shaped object flying through the Martian sky on Saturday -- and it's not yet confirmed what it is.
Scientists Capture Image of Plasma Jet From Supermassive Black Hole
Astronomers have captured the clearest image ever of the vast, powerful jet of matter erupting from the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87).
Does This Satellite Photo Show Amelia Earhart’s Plane?
Ever since Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to become the first woman to circumnavigate the globe in 1937, people have been desperate to find out what happened to her.
The 2025 Astrophotography Prize Explores the Wonders of Deep Space
The 2025 Astrophotography Prize has revealed its field of winners, a competition dedicated to the "education and the continual improvement of astrophotography."
The New Vaonis Vespera II X_Edition Smart Telescope Looks Stellar
French smart telescope company Vaonis has announced the Vespera II X_Edition, a new limited edition version of its standard Vespera II smart telescope. The X_Edition promises to embody the mechanical and optical precision for which the Vespera series is known.
Satellite Photos Reveal 125-Mile Scar Left by Canadian Storm Visible from Space
Satellite photos reveal how a devastating hailstorm that swept across Canada last month left a 125-mile-long "scar" visible from space.
Even Webb’s Cameras Can’t See Through All the Dust in the Milky Way’s Largest Star-Forming Cloud
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) latest images reveal a colorful array of stars in the relatively nearby Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud, the most active and massive star-forming region in the Milky Way galaxy.
Satellite Photos Show New Island Forming From Melting Glacier in Alaska
Alaska’s newest island can now be seen from space in recently released satellite photographs from NASA.
Photographers Capture the Sun and Moon Dancing Together Over 12 Months
Today marks the autumnal equinox, the astronomical date when fall begins and summer ends. It's a special date for keen skywatchers, including Luca Vanzella and Alister Ling who recently completed an ambitious photographic project charting the swing of the Sun and the Moon over one year.
Jeff Bezos Shows Off ‘Amazing’ Free-Flying Space Camera, But What is That Spinning Glass?
Jeff Bezos showed off a new free-flying camera deployed from Blue Origin's New Shepard launch, which gives a spectacular view of the rocket high above Earth.
This is the First-Ever Photo of Sun’s Chromosphere and a Rocket Launch
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy used a specially designed solar telescope attached to an astronomy camera to capture a unique image of a SpaceX rocket blasting off into orbit in front of the Sun.
Aurora Lights Dazzled National Park Cameras Last Night, And There Could Be More Tonight
An unexpectedly strong geomagnetic storm triggered aurora lights in skies across the US last night, seen as far south as Arizona.
Satellite Photographs Another Satellite Over Chinese Military Base
A SpaceX Starlink satellite was recently photographed passing over China’s secretive Dingxin Airbase, appearing in an image captured by a commercial Earth-observation satellite.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Capture Mesmerizing Galaxies and Amazing Aurora
The Royal Observatory Greenwich's ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 contest showcases the best astronomical and night sky images of the year, captured by exceptional photographers worldwide. This year's winning photos include spectacular shots of distant galaxies, unique images of the Sun, magical nightscapes on Earth, and much more.
NASA Photo of Martian ‘Leopard’ Rock is Strongest Hint of Life Yet
NASA’s Perseverance rover has taken high-resolution images of unusual rocks on Mars that could represent the strongest evidence yet of possible ancient life.
One-of-a-Kind Lunar Eclipse Photo Tracks the Moon Traveling in Front of the Stars
With the upcoming blood moon eclipse this weekend, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has revealed a unique image he took during the last total lunar eclipse earlier this year.
Stellar New Webb Image Shows the Destructive Power of Infant Stars
The latest James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image delivers a "glittering glimpse of starbirth," the European Space Agency explains.
NASA Perseverance Rover Photographs Rock on Mars That Looks Like a Turtle
NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover has been exploring Jezero Crater on Mars since it landed on the planet on February 18, 2021. Since then, it has made many remarkable discoveries and captured hundreds of thousands of incredible photos. A recent photo shows a close-up of a Martian rock, it looks a lot like a turtle.
You’ve Never Seen an Interstellar Comet Look This Awesome
A few weeks after the Hubble Space Telescope captured an incredible photo of comet 3I/ATLAS as it screamed through the solar system at a blistering 130,000 miles per hour (209,000 kilometers per hour), the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on Gemini South in Chile set its sights on the comet, capturing a gorgeous, colorful photo unlike anything seen before.
Webb Captures the First-Ever Image of the Butterfly Nebula’s Hidden Heart
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) peered at the Butterfly Nebula using its Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) camera, uncovering never-before-seen details of the nebula's heart. This is the first time scientists have seen the super-hot star powering the beautiful, bug-like nebula.
A Satellite Accidentally Captured This Extremely Cool Photo of the Moon
Studying the Sun is crucial for monitoring space weather, as events like coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can disrupt satellites, power grids, and GPS navigation. And yet this scientific research can create beautiful art.
No, This Isn’t What the Night Sky Looks Like on Mars
A fake video showing the "night sky on Mars" allegedly filmed by NASA's Curiosity Rover has fooled thousands on TikTok and even a couple of news websites.
‘One of the Best’ Solar Eruptions in Years Is Caught on Camera
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) recorded an incredible solar prominence eruption yesterday, and experts are calling the event one of the best, most spectacular events of the current solar cycle.
The Breathtaking Size of Hurricane Erin Captured From Space in 4K
A camera attached to the International Space Station (ISS) has captured a frightening view of Hurricane Erin, which meteorologists fear will bring life-threatening storm surges to the United States this week.
Watch an Extremely Bright Fireball Light up the Night Sky Above Japan
An extremely bright meteor lit up the night sky over Japan on Tuesday night. It could be seen from hundreds of miles away.
Scientists Discover and Photograph New Moon Around Uranus
A team of scientists led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) discovered a new moon orbiting the ice giant planet, Uranus, using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Winners of Capture the Dark 2025 Photo Contest Show Why Dark Skies Are Worth Protecting
DarkSky International announced the winners of its fifth annual Capture the Dark photography contest. Winners across eight main categories showcase the best in astrophotography and demonstrate why it is vital to protect dark skies worldwide.
A Sunny Day on Mars? Perseverance Rover Captures Blue Skies on the Red Planet
Clear days on Mars don’t come around often. Most of the time a steady haze of dust hangs in the air, giving the Red Planet its signature rusty glow.
Meteorite That Crashed Into Georgia Home is Older Than Earth Itself
A meteorite that was captured on video in broad daylight and that punctured a homeowner's roof is thought to be 4.56 billion years old -- older than Earth itself.
Hubble Captures Sharpest Photo of the Fastest Comet Ever Recorded
Astronomers used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to capture the sharpest-ever photo of the comet 3I/ATLAS as it flew through the solar system at 130,000 miles per hour (209,000 kilometers per hour).
NASA Curiosity Rover Captures Photos of Coral-Like Rocks on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured photographs of a rock on Mars that closely resembles coral found on Earth.
Insta360 Sent Its New Satin White X5 360° Camera to the Edge of Space
Insta360 announced the X5 Satin White Limited Edition 360-degree camera, a sleek new design for its flagship camera. To mark the occasion and test new accompanying neutral density (ND) filters, Insta360 promptly launched its white X5 camera into the upper stratosphere, nearly 25 miles above Earth's surface.
Webb Captures Historic New Version of Hubble’s Legendary Deep Field Image
The Hubble Ultra Deep Field is one of the most iconic space photos of all time, showing nearly 10,000 galaxies of diverse ages, sizes, shapes, and colors in a single frame. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) revisited the same region of the sky, capturing its longest exposure of an extragalactic field with a single filter yet and revealing one of the deepest views ever of the ancient Universe.
Webb’s Incredible New Nebula Photos Preview the Sun’s Deadly Fate
The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) newest images offer a dazzling preview of the Sun's eventual fate.
9 Never-Before-Seen X-Ray Photos Reveal the Hidden Beauty of Space
NASA just released a jaw-dropping collection of nine new images captured by its flagship X-ray telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory. The Universe looks wild in X-ray light, and scientists can study many fascinating cosmic phenomena in X-rays that are impossible to see across other wavelengths, including visible and ultraviolet light.
NASA Captures Haunting Photos of Lightning Illuminating a Tropical Storm
Floating 258 miles above, NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station have a view like no other and can therefore photograph Earth in unique ways.
Scientists Spot an Exceptionally Rare ‘Intermediate’ Black Hole Eating a Star
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-Ray Observatory may be relatively old space observatories, but that doesn't stop them from making groundbreaking cosmological discoveries. The two telescopes just spotted an extremely rare type of black hole currently eating a star in space.
This Photographer Managed to Line Up Saturn and the ISS in the Same Shot
An amateur astrophotographer captured a remarkable shot showing the International Space Station (ISS) and Saturn in the same frame.
NASA Performs Camera Repair on Spacecraft 370 Million Miles Away
The Juno probe has been capturing spectacular images of Jupiter since 2016. However, it recently encountered problems that required NASA to perform a camera repair on JunoCam from 370 million miles away.