This composite image captures the drama of totality during the July 2 total solar eclipse, when - as seen from Earth - the moon passed directly in front of the sun. The processing of this image shows the intricate detail of the sun's corona, its outer atmosphere. You can also glimpse some details of the lunar surface. The image - via European Space Agency - was created by the ESA-CESAR team observing the eclipse from ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile, South America. See more photos.
Scientists have been trying to figure what creates the so-called "bathtub rings" around lakes and seas on Saturn's large moon Titan. Now they may have an answer: unusual organic crystals not found on Earth. Read more.
By Friday evening, the moon will be easy to see after sunset, and it'll be pairing up with the bright star Regulus, considered the Heart of the Lion in the constellation Leo. Read more.
