Total solar eclipse, northern lights, and flying to the moon: Celestial events to look forward to in 2026
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failure
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirms Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day, more than seven weeks after the Nov. 4 disaster.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirms Alain Rodriguez Colina passed away on Christmas Day, more than seven weeks after the Nov. 4 disaster.
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.
3I/Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth | UNKNOWN
Dr. Avi Loeb calculates a 1-in-4 billion chance that 3I/Atlas' anti-tail is natural, proposing its sun-facing jets & anomalous spin might point to a technological spacecraft designed to deflect solar wind.
Dr. Avi Loeb calculates a 1-in-4 billion chance that 3I/Atlas' anti-tail is natural, proposing its sun-facing jets & anomalous spin might point to a technological spacecraft designed to deflect solar wind.
Greg Biffle’s wife, kids among those killed in plane crash: ‘We are devastated’
A business jet crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Here’s what we know.
A business jet crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Here’s what we know.
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.
Man sucked out of plane, left dangling mid-air
A dramatic video released as part of an investigation in Australia shows a skydiver getting stuck on the wing of a plane mid-air.
A dramatic video released as part of an investigation in Australia shows a skydiver getting stuck on the wing of a plane mid-air.
Mesa residents push back of increased air traffic noise at Falcon Field
Mesa residents near Falcon Field are protesting a major increase in air traffic noise and potential lead emissions from aircraft.
Mesa residents near Falcon Field are protesting a major increase in air traffic noise and potential lead emissions from aircraft.
New 3I/Atlas NASA images | UNKNOWN | FOX 10 Phoenix
Watch this preview of UNKNOWN with Harvard Professor Dr. Avi Loeb reacting to NASA's latest analysis of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, noting that the agency failed to address 12 significant puzzles.
Watch this preview of UNKNOWN with Harvard Professor Dr. Avi Loeb reacting to NASA's latest analysis of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, noting that the agency failed to address 12 significant puzzles.
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.
OSIRIS-REx sample holds DNA sugar: What this means
Ingredients essential to kick-start life have been discovered in samples collected from the asteroid Bennu. NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission was led by researchers at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University.
Ingredients essential to kick-start life have been discovered in samples collected from the asteroid Bennu. NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission was led by researchers at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University.
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.