Here's how and when you can see a very rare planetary parade in Philly
Just after sunset, six of the seven planets will be visible to the Philadelphia area this week. It won't be visible again until 2040.
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Just after sunset, six of the seven planets will be visible to the Philadelphia area this week. It won't be visible again until 2040.
Jan Carabeo designed a Mars rover and watched it go as we heard more from Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts on the "Wondrous Space" exhibit.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
NASA said on Thursday that during its 50th flight, the helicopter traveled over a thousand feet in about two and a half minutes.
After becoming the first machine to fly in Mars' thin atmosphere, Ingenuity continues to set records on the red planet.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
NASA's Perseverance Rover is preparing for landing on Thursday.
NASA received more than 29,000 essays to name the next Mars rover and a Pennsylvania elementary school student's entry made the finalists list.
It may be time to hail Starfleet and see whether they've set up a base on Mars.
After six months of flight, the lander made the perilous six-minute descent to the red planet's surface.
The space agency says it is working on creating a swarm of robot bees that will fly around the surface of Mars.
NASA is making plans for its next mission to Mars by building a next-generation explorer.
A group of NASA-funded researchers are poised to enter an isolated geodesic dome on a remote Hawaii volcano to study human behavior in long-term space exploration, including a planned voyage to Mars.
President Barack Obama has his eyes on the stars -- or more accurately -- a planet.
A couple of students from Ursinus College in Montgomery County are literally changing the landscape on Mars -- all in the name of science.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
The red planet will soon be closer to Earth than it has been in 11 years.
Mars is making its closest approach to Earth in over a decade, and Widener University is holding a special viewing party to mark the occasion.
NASA opened its astronaut-application website Monday. It's accepting applications through Feb. 18.
Chris reviewed President Obama's speech at the United Nations, the unveiling of Donald Trump's tax plan, and Mayor Michael Nutter's final analysis of the Papal visit. He talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski on Obama's UN speech at 7:20.
The camp is sponsored by the Bernard Harris Foundation. Harris overcame a rough start to become a NASA astronaut, the first African-American to walk in space, and he wanted to help others do the same.
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Taylor Kitsch (best known for his role on the TV series "Friday Night Lights") plays the title character, a former Confederate captain weary of the Civil War who is mysteriously teleported to Mars.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
The Montreal Canadiens scored three times in the third period, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 114-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia police say a 23-year-old is recovering after being followed and shot in the head by someone after leaving work in King of Prussia early Saturday morning.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
The Montreal Canadiens scored three times in the third period, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Philadelphia police say a 23-year-old is recovering after being followed and shot in the head by someone after leaving work in King of Prussia early Saturday morning.
After handing the Dodgers their first loss of the season on Friday, the Phillies fell to Los Angeles on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies enter the unknown on Saturday with Roki Sasaki, as the Japanese phenom has just two starts to his name in the major leagues.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
A summertime community celebration in South Jersey was postponed after law enforcement officers discovered threats of violent activity were being shared on social media.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's family is trying to turn their darkest days into something positive for the Archbishop Damiano School.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
PATCO's Franklin Square station reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
The Montreal Canadiens scored three times in the third period, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 114-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Phillies enter the unknown on Saturday with Roki Sasaki, as the Japanese phenom has just two starts to his name in the major leagues.
Luzardo followed up his sensational Phillies' debut in Philadelphia's 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Friday night that ended the Dodgers' undefeated start.
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Do you easily connect with animals? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson looks at some of the qualities and behaviors that help people connect with animals of all kinds.
Students from Philadelphia's Global Leadership Academy are heading to Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia to visit and learn more about some of the most significant events in the history of the Civil Rights movement.
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
People believe the large group in Westampton was made up of young people. The chaotic scene was frightening to neighbors as some in the large group jumped on cars, damaging them. Eva Andersen reports this is not the only place with concerns about unruly teens.
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.