Astronomy

Scientists have updated their forecast for the current solar cycle, which usually lasts about 11 years. Solar activity is now expected to peak earlier and to be stronger than previously thought.

The Texas Department of Transportation is warning Texans to expect heavy traffic as locals, out-of-staters, and visitors from all over the world descend on San Antonio and the Hill Country for Saturday's annular eclipse.

Black holes may seem like interstellar enigmas, but they hold some key lessons on how to move through the universe.

The sample landed with a parachute in Utah, where scientists successfully recovered the materials and are now studying them.

One of the best places in the country to view next month’s solar eclipse could be a Home Depot parking lot in New Braunfels, according to a list published by Space.com.

Don't look at it directly. During an annular eclipse, viewers will be exposed to about 5% of the sun, which is enough to cause damage.

The Texas Eclipse Festival is coming to Burnet in April 2024 to celebrate with camping, music, performances and more.

Now through late August, the astronomical phenomenon will light up the night sky with shooting stars, peaking on Aug. 11, 12 and 13.

Scientists have created a new version of a historic black hole image that was first unveiled back in 2019. The central black nothingness now looks larger and darker.

Less than two weeks after it was discovered, asteroid 2023 DW sits at the top of the "risk list" maintained by the European Space Agency.