Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system

A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.

Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know

Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."

NASA unveils panoramic Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.

Look up tonight as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks - How to see the celestial show

Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night. How to see the celestial show

Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: Everything you need to know

The Lyrid meteor shower has returned, and is expected to peak this week with ideal viewing conditions for the Northern Hemisphere.

Northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states tonight: See where

Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.

Bright glow over DC region Tuesday likely 'Space Jellyfish' from SpaceX launch, officials say

Did you see that in the sky? Several FOX 5 viewers across the Washington, D.C., region reported a bright object moving in the sky early Tuesday, leaving a glowing trail visible around 5:30 a.m.

Artemis astronauts give first public remarks after moon flyby mission: Here's what they said

The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made. 

FULL VIDEO: Hear from experts after Artemis II splashes down
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FOX 5 takes you live as Artemis II splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. Our Shirin Rajaee speaks with a NASA expert to explain what's going on and what comes next. 

Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts return safely to Earth after 10 day tip around the moon
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Mission successful! After its 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night. The four-person crew landed safely in the Pacific Ocean after their historic journey into space. 

Artemis II live tracker, day 8: Crew makes trek back to Earth

The Artemis II crew will spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.