Microbial life may exist in Martian frozen water pools, study finds
Although evidence of life on Mars hasn’t yet been discovered during any of NASA's robotic missions, scientists believe it could be a different story in small pools of water under the surface.
Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend: When and where to look up
Skygazers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will be able to see the Orionids, weather permitting.
Photos: Hunter's Moon shines brightest Thursday night in Supermoon spectacular
A Supermoon is gracing our skies on Thursday night, and it's going to be a showstopper. The Hunter's Moon, the largest full moon of the year, will shine brightest after sunset.
NASA's effort to study Jupiter's moon Europa
Europa Clipper Navigation Engineer Sarah Elizabeth McCandless joins FOX 9 All Day to chat about NASA's efforts to explore Jupiter's moon Europa for signs of life.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
How to see Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas has been visible just after sunset in Minnesota and elsewhere. FOX 9's Cody Matz shares tips on how to see this once-in-80,000-year sight.
Comet soars across sky on Oct. 14
A recently discovered comet was visible to the naked eye in the northern United States on Oct 14. This footage was captured by Barry Stevenson showing the Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS above Roaring Fork Valley. NASA called this comet sighting a "once-in-80,000-year" event. Credit: Barry Stevenson via Storyful.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Hunter’s Moon rising this week will be brightest Supermoon of the year
Look up this week - the moon is set to appear full most nights. Here's why.
Most anticipated comet of the year makes closest approach to Earth this weekend
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
Northern Lights in MN: Aurora may be visible on Thursday
If you missed out earlier this week, Minnesotans will get a second chance to see the Northern Lights on Thursday and Friday.
The yellow dye in Cheetos makes skin transparent, scientists find
A recent study revealed that the yellow dye used in Cheetos can make mouse skin temporarily transparent, allowing researchers to view internal organs without invasive techniques.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
Rare Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet should now be visible: Here's how to see it
"It'll be this fuzzy circle with a long tail stretching away from it."
Colorado black bear attacks 74-year-old man after breaking into home
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
Northern Lights in MN: Solar flares sets stage for aurora
Keep an eye to the north: The Northern Lights could be visible as far south as central Iowa amid a strong geomagnetic storm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.