Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
Mars' atmosphere: Facts about composition and climate
Reference Mars' atmosphere is over 100 times thinner than Earth's and is primarily composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon gases.
Last super Blue Moon until 2037 lights up skies around the world (photos)
The Super Blue Moon looks incredible in these photos from around the world. Here we've selected some of the best!
Watch the sun over the next 2 weeks to plan the ideal total eclipse 2024 viewing location
Between Aug. 25 and Sept. 8, the sun will be in the same location as during the total eclipse on April 8, 2024 making it the perfect time to scout your viewing spot.
Google celebrates India's Chandrayaan-3 moon landing with adorable Doodle
Google is celebrating India's successful moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission at the lunar south pole with a whimsical Google Doodle.
Aurora season has begun! Northern lights spotted in the Arctic Circle (photo)
The northern lights have been seen high in the Arctic Circle, indicating the start of the aurora season, which will become more apparent as we approach solar maximum.
China's space station, Tiangong: A complete guide
Reference Tiangong is China's operational space station located in low Earth orbit. We explore the space station in more detail here.
Perseid meteor shower 2023 thrills stargazers around the world. See their amazing photos.
Explore some of the best Perseid meteor shower 2023 photos from around the world. The prolific shower did not disappoint.
Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet
Reference Mars, the fourth planet from the sun is famed for its rusty red appearance. Here we explore the Red Planet in more detail and see why scientists find it so intriguing.
How long does it take to get to the moon?
Reference Here we explore how long it takes to get to the moon and the factors that affect the journey to our rocky companion.
Sturgeon supermoon lights up skies around the world (photos)
Take a look at these stunning Full Sturgeon Moon photos from around the world. The first of two supermoons this month did not disappoint.
Comets: Everything you need to know about the 'dirty snowballs' of space
Reference Comets are icy leftovers from the formation of the solar system. Explore these 'dirty snowballs' in more detail with our comet guide.
Wow! Rare rainbow contrails caught on camera (photos)
A series of stunning rainbow contrails were captured by amateur photographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee over Kolkata, India.
Earth's atmosphere: Facts about our planet's protective blanket
Reference Earth's atmosphere protects the planet and sustains life.
Sally Ride: First American woman in space
Reference Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. She made two shuttle flights and later became a champion for science education and a role model for generations.
What are El Niño and La Niña and how do they affect Earth's weather?
Reference El Niño and La Niña significantly impact Earth's weather patterns. We explore the events in more detail here and take a look at how they impact Earth's weather.
White holes: What we know about black holes' neglected twins
Reference White holes are theoretical cosmic regions that are opposite to black holes. Just as nothing can escape a black hole, nothing can enter a white hole.
Watch the moon's shadow travel across North America during 2024's total solar eclipse (video)
This flyover animation of the Great North American Solar Eclipse shows the path of the moon's shadow and where you need to be located to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Summer solstice 2023 marks longest day in the Northern Hemisphere as Earth's seasons change
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere began on June 21 as the summer solstice 2023 occurred at 10:57 a.m. EDT (1457 GMT), marking the longest day of the year.
Saturn's moons: Facts about the weird and wonderful satellites of the ringed planet
Reference Saturn has the most moons of any other planet in the solar system. Here we explore some of the 146 moons that orbit the ringed planet.
Wow! Amazing video shows International Space Station crossing the sun during spacewalk
Astrophotographer Thierry Legault captured the exact moment the International Space Station crossed in front of the sun while two NASA astronauts conducted a spacewalk.
Mercury: A complete guide to the closest planet to the sun
Reference Mercury is the closest planet to the sun and the smallest planet in the solar system. Here we explore the strange world in more detail.
Jupiter's moons: Facts about the many moons of the Jovian system
Reference Explore Jupiter's 95 moons including the infamous Galilean satellites and the largest moon in the solar system, Ganymede.
Enceladus: Everything you need to know about Saturn's bright, icy moon
Reference Enceladus is one of Saturn's many moons. The tiny icy world has the potential to harbor life and is one of the most intriguing destinations in the solar system.
