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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 5:23 a.m. ET carrying four Polaris Dawn mission private astronauts to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday morning.

The strongest impacts are expected to arrive on Tuesday, which could produce aurora lights father away from Earth’s poles, including in parts of the U.S.

A bolide is an astronomical term that’s used for "exceptionally bright meteors that are spectacular enough to be seen over a very wide area."

The annular eclipse takes place in October and here is what you need to know about the aerial event.

A remarkable drone video shows tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales interacting off New York's Fire Island.

A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave the station and return to Earth on autopilot.

The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.

A massive fireball stunned onlookers as it streaked across four states. Scientists are now on the hunt for pieces that may have fallen to the ground.

In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.

Blue Origin has launched the oldest person, the youngest person and now the youngest woman into space – at least by their metric.

Tennessee recently passed a bill to ban chemtrails, igniting debates over whether they exist. Explore the origins of the chemtrails conspiracy theory, its influence on legislation, and expert opinions that debunk the myth, explaining the true nature of these airplane trails.

More than 260 dinosaur footprints discovered in Brazil and Cameroon provide further evidence that South America and Africa were once connected as part of a giant continent millions of years ago, according to a recent study.

NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.

The Shroud of Turin is believed by some to be an ancient burial garment for Jesus Christ, while others have claimed its a forgery.

Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.

Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.