space 2017

Episode 8 of the Podcast 'Countdown': Collision in Space

Nothing stands still in orbit. To stop is to die — or at least to come plummeting back to the ground. That's the nature of the forces that keep spacecraft flying, with their altitude and...

By Jeffrey Kluger September 7, 2017

Carl Sagan's Widow Ann Druyan on Voyager 1's 40th Anniversary

Forty years have passed since Voyager 1 launched

By Jeffrey Kluger September 5, 2017

Episode 7 of the Podcast 'Countdown:' The Strange Case of the Drowning Astronaut

The most unlikely crisis ever faced in space

By Jeffrey Kluger August 31, 2017

The Cassini Spacecraft Will Soon Commit Suicide on Saturn. Here's What to Know

It will plunge into Saturn's atmosphere on Sept. 15

By Mahita Gajanan August 29, 2017

The Spacecraft Cassini Captured the First Detailed View of Saturn’s North Pole

See the sun hitting the gas giant's north pole

By Mahita Gajanan August 29, 2017

Watch the Moon's Shadow Sweep Across the Teton Valley in This 360° Video

"Seeing the eclipse in totality was an extraordinary visual experience"

By Jonathan Woods August 26, 2017

Watch a Gorgeous Time Lapse of the Solar Eclipse in Wyoming

See the eclipse darken Casper, Wyo.

By Brian Braganza August 25, 2017

Trump's Anti-Obama Eclipse Meme Doesn't Make Scientific Sense

He retweeted it on Thursday

By Jeffrey Kluger August 24, 2017

'Countdown' Podcast Episode 6: The Near-Deadly Launch of Apollo 12

The first moments of the second lunar landing mission almost became the last

By Jeffrey Kluger August 24, 2017

Trump Stares Into Sun, Gets Burned by The Daily Show

Trevor Noah has an amusing theory on why the president seemed to stare at sun

By Melissa Locker August 22, 2017

Netflix Admits Defeat After Losing Viewers to Solar Eclipse

The streaming service said viewership dropped 10% during the celestial spectacle

By Kevin Lui August 21, 2017

Missed the Solar Eclipse? Here's What It Looked Like Where You Live

Enter your city or zip code to see how the solar eclipse looked

By Chris Wilson and Katie Reilly August 21, 2017

This Video of Skydivers Plunging Through the Solar Eclipse Is Insane

See the eclipse from 14,000 feet

By Katie Reilly August 21, 2017

What to Do With Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Now That It's Over

You don't have to toss them yet

By Lucinda Shen August 21, 2017

Watch Bonnie Tyler Sing "Total Eclipse" During the Eclipse

It was a total eclipse of the cruise for passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. They were treated to a doubly fantastical eclipse experience on Monday afternoon as the ship sailed through the...

By Raisa Bruner August 21, 2017

This Is How the Solar Eclipse Looked From Space

Here's what astronauts saw from the International Space Station

By Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

See Drone Footage of the Total Solar Eclipse Plunging a City Into Darkness

Casper, Wyo., fell within the path of totality

By Katie Reilly August 21, 2017

See What the Solar Eclipse Looked Like From NYC

New York City got a partial view of the eclipse

By Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

The Celebrities Are Losing It Over the Great American Eclipse

From Neil deGrasse Tyson to Paris Hilton

By Cady Lang August 21, 2017

See What the Solar Eclipse Looked Like From Oregon

Oregon was the first state to see the eclipse

By Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

President Trump Looked at the Eclipse Without Glasses. The Internet Had a Field Day

See the best Trump eclipse memes

By Ashley Hoffman August 21, 2017

Did You Hurt Your Eyes by Looking at the Solar Eclipse? You Won't Know Until Tomorrow

There are no immediate symptoms associated with eye damage from an eclipse

By Alana Abramson August 21, 2017

The Moon's Shadow Darkening the U.S. During the Eclipse Is Terrifying

See the eclipse engulf large swaths of the country in darkness

By Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

Watch the Whole Total Solar Eclipse in 4 Minutes

The eclipse took just about an hour and a half to traverse the country

By TIME Staff August 21, 2017

Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in 360-Degree Video

A total solar eclipse crossed the U.S. from coast to coast on Aug. 21, 2017

By Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

Here’s How Tesla CEO Elon Musk Is Watching the Total Solar Eclipse

CEOs, they're just like us

By Lucinda Shen August 21, 2017

Watch the International Space Station Travel Across the Solar Eclipse

The space station is seen in silhouette as it transits the sun

By Josh Raab August 21, 2017

Of Course Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Is the No. 1 Song on iTunes Right Now

Turn around, bright eyes

By Cady Lang August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Phoenix on August 21, 2017

Here's what you can expect to see

By Mahita Gajanan and Chris Wilson August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in San Francisco on August 21, 2017

Here's what you can expect to see

By Mahita Gajanan and Chris Wilson August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Philadelphia on August 21, 2017

Viewers in Philadelphia can expect a partial view of the eclipse

By Chris Wilson and TIME Staff August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Las Vegas on August 21, 2017

Here's what you can expect to see

By Chris Wilson and Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in San Diego on August 21, 2017

Viewers in San Diego can expect a partial view of the eclipse

By Chris Wilson and TIME Staff August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Houston on August 21, 2017

A total solar eclipse crossing the U.S. sky on Aug. 21, 2017 will be in peak view over Houston, Texas at 1:14 p.m. CDT. Viewers in Houston can expect a partial view of the eclipse....

By Mahita Gajanan and Chris Wilson August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Boston on August 21, 2017

Viewers in Boston can expect a partial view of the eclipse

By Chris Wilson and TIME Staff August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Dallas on August 21, 2017

Viewers in Dallas can expect a partial view of the eclipse

By Chris Wilson and TIME Staff August 21, 2017

When Was the Last Total Solar Eclipse?

Before the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21

By Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

Why Neil deGrasse Tyson Says You Should Put Down Your Phone During the Solar Eclipse

"Experience this one emotionally, psychologically, physically"

By TIME Staff August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Seattle on August 21, 2017

A total solar eclipse crossing the U.S. sky on Aug. 21, 2017 will be in peak view over Seattle, Washington at 10:20 a.m. PDT. Viewers in Seattle can expect a partial view of the eclipse....

By Mahita Gajanan and Chris Wilson August 21, 2017

When to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Los Angeles on August 21, 2017

A total solar eclipse crossing the U.S. sky on Aug. 21, 2017 will be in peak view over Los Angeles, California at 10:20 a.m. PDT. Viewers in Los Angeles can expect a partial view of...

By Mahita Gajanan and Chris Wilson August 21, 2017

Here Are the Funniest Total Solar Eclipse Memes

Monday's the big day. The day America has been waiting for. It's total solar eclipse go-time. Viewers in states across the U.S. will be able to glimpse what's being called the Great American Eclipse as...

By Raisa Bruner August 21, 2017

The Internet Loves This Moon Pie-Hostess Solar Eclipse Twitter Beef

With all eyes on the total solar eclipse of our time, companies are racing to cash in — and two snack cakes have gone tweet-to-tweet in the battle for the title of the official eclipse...

By Ashley Hoffman August 21, 2017

How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Without Glasses

There's still time

By Jennifer Calfas August 21, 2017

How Astronauts on the International Space Station Are Watching the Solar Eclipse

Astronauts are gearing up to watch the eclipse from space

By Mahita Gajanan August 21, 2017

People Skipping Work for the Solar Eclipse Could Cost Their Employers $700 Million

Millions are expected to watch the once-in-a-lifetime event

By Melissa Chan August 21, 2017

Coffee Chain in Eclipse’s Path Recalls Safety Glasses After Giving Them Out for Free

Dutch Bros Coffee is offering customers free drinks in exchange for the potentially faulty glasses

By Maya Rhodan August 21, 2017

See the Venus-Jupiter Conjunction

Watch Live: NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Self-Destructs in 'Grand Finale' on Saturn

Farewell to the Cassini Probe, America's Emissary to Saturn

These Stunning Photos of Saturn Are a Beautiful Goodbye From NASA’s Cassini Probe