In a stroke of luck, astronomers saw the comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) break into four or five fragments in November after it passed close to the sun.

In a happy twist of fate, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope witnessed a comet in the act of breaking apart. The chance of that happening while Hubble watched is extraordinarily minuscule. The findings are ...

People walking along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal could soon be able to track the predicted path of Halley’s Comet over the next 35 years.

Spring is a great time for stargazing with the night sky still dark enough to spot celestial events without the biting chill ...

As part of Women's History Month coverage, we honor three Austin leaders who died recently: Bernadette Phifer, Emma Lou Linn and Retta Kelley Van Auken.

Americans are preparing for the strongest auroras in recent memory. The Northern Lights this March will be larger and easier to view in some states.

On March 6, 1986, the Soviet Union's Vega 1 spacecraft flew by Halley's Comet. [‘On This Day in Space’ Video Series on ...

Space the final frontier. But don’t worry we’re not going to be recommending any Spocks or Jim Kirks here! These names are ...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was confirmed in July 2025 as the third known object to visit our solar system from interstellar space. Despite conspiracy theories, scientists say 3I/ATLAS shows all ...

So far, 2026 has offered up some celestial spectacles, including a total lunar eclipse and a planetary parade. But the beginning of the year has been devoid of major meteor shower ...