First Look at Material from Asteroid Bennu on the Ground

The Osiris-REX sample collection team reveals the first look at material collected from the asteroid Bennu.

Hubble Telescope Witnessed Intergalactic Flash of Light

An explosive flash of blue light briefly appeared in intergalactic space, thousands of light-years from the nearest galaxy.

Two Worlds Have Ended in a Planetary Collision

A star’s sudden brightening and, two years later, its sudden dimming point to a collision between two large worlds.

Psyche Mission Is on the Way to Psyche, the Asteroid

The Psyche mission launched today, on its way to rendezvous with the asteroid of the same name in 2029.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 13 – 22

There's an annular eclipse of the Sun tomorrow. The path of annularity crosses Oregon, northern Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, west-central and south Texas, Central America, Colombia, and Brazil.

When It's Eclipse Decision Time, How Do You Decide Where to Go?

Satellite imagery will prove invaluable in making eclipse-day decisions.

Where to Watch the October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse Online

If you can’t see the annular solar eclipse in person, we’ve got some online viewing opportunities for you.

How to Observe the October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse

If you’ll be in the path of the October 14, 2023, annular eclipse, here’s what you can look for as the Moon covers the face of the Sun.

Jupiter & Saturn Dance at Dusk

This month’s big celestial news might be the annular solar eclipse that will be seen in the Americas, but everyone can share the fun of casual stargazing by downloading October’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast.

"Sun Moon Earth: Solar Eclipses from Omens to Awe" by Dr. Tyler Nordgren

Dr. Tyler Nordgren will give a virtual lecture about historic solar and lunar eclipses on November 3rd as the first installment of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society's Eclipse Series.