The ozone hole that forms in the upper atmosphere over Antarctica each September was slightly above average size in 2018, according to NOAA and NASA scientists. Watch a video.
An elephant bird would be hard to miss today. At over 10 feet (3 meters) tall, this extinct bird is the largest known to science. But, while you looked up in awe, it’s likely that the big bird wouldn't be looking back. Read more.
This week is Diwali in India, celebrating the victory of Light over Darkness and marking the Hindu New Year. Every year at Diwali, we see this fake image circulating on social media. Sure enough, it is this year, too. Read more.
Can you see the lights of Diwali from space? No. Read more.
Mercury appears farthest from the sun on our sky's dome this evening. Those at southerly latitudes can see it best, as the evening sky darkens. Northern Hemisphere? Look near the sunset and use binoculars! Read more.
