Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
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The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
China hails its lunar probe mission as a success after unfurling a Chinese flag on the far side of the moon and collecting rock and soil samples.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
Intuitive Machines's Odysseus lunar lander became the first privately-built spacecraft to safely complete a moon landing.
Now in lunar orbit, Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander will attempt a touchdown near the moon's south pole Thursday.
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology.
A new study says the collision with a proto-planet called Theia 4.5 billion years ago left remnants deep inside Earth — and also created the moon.
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Saturday. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
Millions of stargazers around the world looked to the sky last night to see the super blue moon — and many captured pictures.
April's full moon will rise this week.
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
The 2023 "Worm Moon" will rise on Tuesday night.
The space agency paid tribute to leaders past and present — and found a way to fly Frank Sinatra to the moon.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
"Dec. 7 brings one of those magical moments when the sky changes dramatically before your very eyes," NASA said.
NASA said the eclipse will provide a little "celestial magic" during the so-called Beaver Moon.
The retired 82-year-old financial analyst, who paid $20 million for a trip to the space station in 2001, is gearing up for a flight around the moon and back.
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
NASA scrubbed its second attempt to launch its Artemis 1 test flight on a mission to send an unpiloted capsule on a 37-day trip around the moon and back.
The duo took thousands of photos to create the glowing image of Earth's lunar companion – and it does not disappoint.
Vice President Mike Pence tells the34th annual space symposium the Trump administration wants an American on the moon again.
As the moon rises over the next few nights you will notice something that looks like a very bright star nearby.
Have you been watching the celestial treat high in the skies over Colorado the past several nights?
Blowing snow and drifts stranded many travelers on Highway 86 from Elizabeth to Kiowa and beyond. Kevin Gurley's truck slid off the road and he's been staying in a shelter in Kiowa ever since.
While the top-seeded teams are unaffected by a bye week, other teams must reschedule games. Snow has blanketed stadiums and fields, forcing changes to planned matchups.
More snow will be covering Colorado through Saturday afternoon before sunshine returns on Sunday.
The possible approval of Measure 2Q means Denver Health could continue to serve residents in underserved communities, including providing care for those with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Taylor McFadden's "Lovers" screened as a special presentation at the Denver Film Festival.
Blowing snow and drifts stranded many travelers on Highway 86 from Elizabeth to Kiowa and beyond. Kevin Gurley's truck slid off the road and he's been staying in a shelter in Kiowa ever since.
While the top-seeded teams are unaffected by a bye week, other teams must reschedule games. Snow has blanketed stadiums and fields, forcing changes to planned matchups.
More snow will be covering Colorado through Saturday afternoon before sunshine returns on Sunday.
The possible approval of Measure 2Q means Denver Health could continue to serve residents in underserved communities, including providing care for those with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Taylor McFadden's "Lovers" screened as a special presentation at the Denver Film Festival.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
During the snowstorm on Friday, I-70 on the Eastern Plains had almost zero visibility, as snow fell, and drivers were urged to stay home.
Although Colorado Department of Transportation can't enforce it, the agency still made an effort to encourage truckers to avoid travel though the Western Slope during the snowstorm on Friday.
Due to inclement weather, several high school football teams are adjusting their schedules for the first round of the playoffs.
This election cycle, Aurora voters came together and voted to end the ban on pit bulls and similar dog breeds in the city, ending a decades-long battle.
While the top-seeded teams are unaffected by a bye week, other teams must reschedule games. Snow has blanketed stadiums and fields, forcing changes to planned matchups.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Embattled Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has returned to practice, a sign his six-month suspension is nearing an end.
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper this week signed a four-year contract extension.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
Coloradans in the 2024 general election rejected Proposition 131. The ballot measure that would have given Coloradans more choices in candidates had opposition from both major political parties, although certain politicians were in favor of it.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
The possible approval of Measure 2Q means Denver Health could continue to serve residents in underserved communities, including providing care for those with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Roads varied between just wet and snowpacked on Friday. And with slides common, it's important that your vehicle is ready.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
Winter Park Resort is now saying it might be in the running for first to open next year, if weather helps them out.
The largest private prison companies in the U.S. stand to benefit from Trump's vow to increase deportations.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.
Stephen Matthews, the former Denver cardiologist sentenced to 158 years in jail, tried to erase text conversations and videos with some of his victims from his cellphone, according to the prosecutors in the case.
Roving burglary crews throughout Colorado have been specifically targeting the homes of Asian business owners and stealing massive amounts of cash, jewelry, watches and high-end purses in what one detective calls an "epidemic."
A former Independent Monitor who oversaw Denver's public safety agencies for nearly a decade said he expects Denver Fire Department Command staff to face discipline after an independent investigation found them misusing their comp time and vacation time.
A blistering 26-page report on the use of comp or flex time by Denver's fire chief and his top seven commanders calls the years-long practice a violation of Denver's Revised Municipal Code, "an organizational failing" and a "problematic practice."