Extreme solar storms took tractors in circles while farmers were planting crops
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed minutes before takeoff
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.
Northern lights could return to US with another geomagnetic storm
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
SpaceX says it's ready for Starship's fourth test flight from Texas
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
Las Vegas alien video shows at least 2 'beings' using 'cloaking' device, analyst claims
A crime scene reconstruction expert broke down a video of a reported alien sighting and pointed out two "visual anomalies" that he believes are aliens.
Space & animal welfare | Newsmaker
In this episode of Newsmaker, John Hook chats with Dr. Jim Rice, a research scientist with ASU Space Initiative. They discuss new age space exploration as it's not just U.S. astronauts going to space with NASA, but with a few other private space exploration companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX. In the second segment, John chats with senior campaigner with PETA, Amanda Brody, about animal welfare and some misconceptions many may have about what the animal rights organization stands for.
North Korea says rocket carrying spy satellite explodes, fails
North Korea says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit has failed.
Frontier Airlines says its facing 'widespread abuse' of wheelchair service
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said he's witnessed 20 people board a plane with a wheelchair, and only three use them to get off.
Star nursery, far-off galaxies revealed in stunning new images from Euclid’s telescope
The new images were shared by the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory.
Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
Blue-green meteor lights up night sky in Spain
An amazing sight out of Spain was seen when a blue fireball lit the night sky. It could also be seen in neighboring Portugal. NASA says it was a meteor burning magnesium, which creates the blue-green color.
May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know
The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says airlines need to disclose fees
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke on a lawsuit filed by six airlines about a law that requires the carriers to have more transparency on hidden fees.
Video shows moment Delta plane catches fire at Sea-Tac, passengers evacuate using slides
A new video has captured the moment the front of a Delta plane burst into flames after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earlier in May.
Solar storm: X8.7 solar flare erupts in largest of sun cycle
On Tuesday, the sun unleashed another powerful solar flare. The NWS discussed whether the intense solar storm will impact activities on Earth.
Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers
The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.