Science Aug 03 Total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland in August By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Jul 14 A sweet discovery: Astronomers say sugar is lurking in the space between stars Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Science May 28 What to know about a rare blue micromoon rising this weekend Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend — a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science May 04 Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto Just 300 miles or so across, this mini Pluto is thought to be the solar system's smallest object. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Feb 23 6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February. Here's how to spot them On Saturday, go outside about an hour after sunset, look to the western sky and spot Mercury, Venus and Saturn close to the horizon. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Dec 04 Renowned astronomers fight to protect Chile's night sky from industrial project By Nayara Batschke, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press A rare confluence of factors makes the Atacama an ideal home for some of the world’s biggest astronomical projects – dry climate, high altitude and, crucially, isolation from the light pollution of civilization. Continue reading
Dec 01 When to see the last supermoon of the year By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press The last supermoon of the year will soon shine in December skies. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens. Continue reading
Sep 16 Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world will close out the year's celestial spectacles By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Antarctica, New Zealand and a sliver of Australia are in prime position as the moon slips between the sun and Earth, obscuring a good portion of our star. Continue reading
Sep 09 Scientists discover a powerful and surprisingly long-lasting gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press These kinds of bursts normally last just minutes or even milliseconds, but these were detected over the course of a day. Continue reading
Sep 08 Miss the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse? Relive it in photos By Associated Press Asia had the best seats in the house this time, while countries across Europe also enjoyed nice views. Continue reading