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Astronomy May 2, 2016

Pluto, Mars water and more! The biggest space stories of 2015

The year that was 2015 swept in a significant amount of space and astronomy science.

Asteroids May 2, 2016

Will an asteroid threaten Earth on Christmas Eve?

There is no substance to multiple media reports that an asteroid passing by Earth on Christmas Eve

Astronomy May 2, 2016

'Spooky' Halloween asteroid may actually be a comet

The big asteroid that will zoom past Earth on Halloween may actually be a comet, NASA researchers say.

Astronomy May 2, 2016

Welcome to the dark side: Comet's hidden face emerges

For a long five and a half years, Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko's southern side has been shrouded by darkness.

Astronomy May 2, 2016

NASA nixes asteroid threat rumor

Should we be worried about an asteroid impacting Earth sometime between Sept. 15 and 28? NASA says "no."

Astronomy May 2, 2016

How to watch the Perseids meteor shower

Stargazers can enjoy the oldest meteor shower known to Earth overnight Wednesday. The annual shower, known as the Perseids, will peak at 3 a.m. local time Thursday, according to astronomers.

Moon May 2, 2016

Perseid meteor shower gets a boost from dark Moon, Jupiter

The Perseid meteor shower is the most widely observed and dependable annual meteor display of the year, and its peak this week has all the earmarks of being an excellent example of celestial fireworks, weather permitting.

Astronomy May 2, 2016

Philae's comet may host alien life, scientists say

The icy surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, home to the famous Philae lander, may also host alien life, according to astrobiologists.

Mars May 2, 2016

Methane in Mars meteorites suggests possibility of life

Methane, a potential sign of primitive life, has been found in meteorites from Mars, adding weight to the idea that life could live off methane on the Red Planet, researchers say.

Astronomy May 2, 2016

Eerie comet landscape revealed by Rosetta spacecraft photos

A deluge of newly released photos from the Rosetta mission reveals the haunting alien landscape on the surface of a comet as it orbits the sun.

Astronomy May 2, 2016

Freakish asteroid likely spun so fast it exploded

An odd asteroid rotated so fast that it blew itself apart, a new study suggests.