To best see the Lyrid meteor shower, Griffith Observatory's director suggests heading to the mountains or desert to get away ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is about to reach its peak activity for April. Here's when and how to see it, along with a cloud forecast.

The Lyrids are expected to peak April 21 and April 22, according to NASA. On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness ...

It’s known for its bright and fast-moving shooting stars resulting from Halley’s comet, the most famous comet of all, which ...

Researchers say they discovered evidence that early Earth was home to more hydrogen than previously thought, calling into ...

An international team of researchers may have answered one of space science's long-running questions—and it could change our ...

Space agencies from the US, Europe and Japan are all making plans to visit the asteroid Apophis when it makes an extremely ...

Much of what scientists know about the early solar system comes from meteorites—ancient rocks that travel through space and survive a fiery plunge through Earth's atmosphere. Among meteorites, one ...

The near-Earth asteroid 2025 BC10 will pass safely near our planet on Saturday (April 5). The Virtual Telescope Project will ...

YR4 won't hit Earth, but scientists now estimate a 4% chance it could strike the Moon, possibly affecting space missions.

NASA is actively working on planetary defence against asteroids that could threaten Earth. Their new documentary highlights efforts being made.

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck ...