Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night

The Perseid meteor shower will put on a late summer spectacle in the skies over the United States. The meteor shower, which NASA considers the best of the year, will peak on August 12 and 13. “With fast, bright meteors, Perseids often leave long ‘trails’ of light and color behind them as they pass through … Read more

Huge ‘space jellyfish’ to light up California skies tonight

Huge 'space jellyfish' to light up California skies tonight

There’s yet another reason for Californians to keep an eye on the night sky this week. In addition to the annual Perseid shower, a man-made space phenomenon will light up our nights. Experts say there’s a high chance of spotting a “space jellyfish,” a surreal sight that occurs when sunlight reflects off the exhaust plumes … Read more

Here’s where to see the solar eclipse Wednesday from North America

Here's where to see the solar eclipse Wednesday from North America

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, it’s now Europe’s turn. But look up to the sky on Wednesday anyway, and if you’re far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might get a taste of a partial eclipse as … Read more

Space scientists say they have slashed travel time to Mars

Space scientists say they have slashed travel time to Mars

Space scientists say they have reduced travel time to Mars. NASA’s Marshall said Monday that the agency recently completed testing of a lithium-powered electromagnetic thruster, achieving more than five times the power of existing electric propulsion systems. Combined with a nuclear power source, the new technology could significantly shorten the time it takes to reach … Read more

How to watch glowing fireballs in Bay Area skies this week

How to watch glowing fireballs in Bay Area skies this week

By chance, Wednesday’s new moon leaves California skies completely dark, setting the stage for one of the best sky shows of the year. If the weather cooperates, astronomers recommend staying up all night: The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week from the evening of Wednesday, August 12 to the early morning of Thursday, August 13. … Read more

The stunning fireball Perseid meteor shower twinning with the solar eclipse

The stunning fireball Perseid meteor shower twinning with the solar eclipse

Sign up for our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our free IndyTech newsletter. Subscribe to our free IndyTech newsletter. The spectacular Perseid summer light show is back, and it might be better than ever. The stunning meteor shower will peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning and coincides with a … Read more

In 1859, a solar storm now called the Carrington Event induced currents so strong in North American telegraph lines that operators disconnected their batteries and kept sending messages on the geomagnetic current alone, while auroras lit up the sky over Cuba and Hawaii

In 1859, a solar storm now called the Carrington Event induced currents so strong in North American telegraph lines that operators disconnected their batteries and kept sending messages on the geomagnetic current alone, while auroras lit up the sky over Cuba and Hawaii

En la mañana del 2 de septiembre de 1859, los operadores de telégrafos a lo largo de la línea de Boston a Portland desconectaron sus baterías, observaron cómo se apagaban los terminales cubiertos de ácido y continuaron enviando mensajes de todos modos. Los cables llevaban una corriente que el cielo empujaba a través de ellos. … Read more

Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates — 1 day until totality

Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates — 1 day until totality

2026-08-11T08:10:01.994Z Tomorrow is the day! Are you ready? After years of anticipation, the wait is almost over. Tomorrow, the moon’s shadow will cover the Earth, causing a total solar eclipse in parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. But you don’t have to be in the path of totality to enjoy the event. Millions more … Read more