Space

Pete Conrad Philadelphia

As Artemis II embarks on lunar mission, here's a look back at Philly's moonwalker

Three NASA rockets launching from Virginia should be visible in Philadelphia sky seconds after takeoff

NASA TOMEX launch

The Perseid meteor shower – the best of the year – is back. Here's how to see it

Perseid Meteor Shower

Teen's artwork to be sent to the moon as a digital time capsule

Giselle Brown artist

To best see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse, Philly-area skywatchers should set their alarms on March 14

Astronomer shares tips for viewing the 'parade of planets' this month

Parade of Planets

Rare comet could be visible in Philly skies until late October

Comet NASA Philly

Saturday could be the best chance to see the northern lights in the Philadelphia area

Earth will gain a 'mini moon' for two months in the form of a tiny asteroid

earth mini moon september

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Franklin Institute's 'Wondrous Space' exhibit lets kids build their own rockets and astronaut suits

Space rover Franklin Institute

Weirdo Fest and the Veterans Parade: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide weirdo fest

Take a peek at the Franklin Institute's new $8.5 million space exhibit before it opens in November

franklin institute wondrous space

Best chance to see Comet Nishimura is during pre-dawn hours the next couple days

comet nishimura

Supermoon to appear above region this week, followed by another in late August that's also a blue moon

How to view the strawberry moon this weekend

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Scientists confirm 4.56 billion-year-old meteorite struck New Jersey home

Meteorite New Jersey TCNJ

Possible meteorite crashes through roof of New Jersey home, police say

New Jersey Meteorite Hopewell

Rare comet should appear in sky later in January — and it could be visible without a telescope

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Learn about space and sip cocoa at the Franklin Institute's 'Science After Hours'

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A 'Blood Moon' eclipse will occur on Election Day for the first time

Blood Moon total lunar eclipse

A 'Hunter's Moon' will be visible in Philly on Sunday

Bright object seen in Pennsylvania sky was a SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites

Extraordinary view of Jupiter to occur Monday as it nears closest point to Earth since 1963

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission to blast off Saturday afternoon; here's how to stream the rocket launch

A guide to watching NASA's Artemis 1 rocket launch happening Monday morning

NASA Artemis 1 flight

July's 'supermoon' is set to be the closest full moon to Earth this year

Crescent moon and five planets will be visible in rare alignment Friday morning

planet alignment mercury

Franklin Institute unveils plans for new space exploration exhibit focused on future trips to moon, Mars

Franklin Institute SPACE

How to see the blood moon this weekend

The full 'pink moon' will be visible from Philadelphia this weekend

Northern lights could be visible from Philly tonight, but weather will likely obscure view

Blue Origin's next launch will send Coatesville native into space

How to watch NASA's historic James Webb Space Telescope launch on Christmas

NASA Webb Space Telescope

Three planets will be visible with the final full moon of the year

Colorful Geminid meteor shower will be viewable in the region this week

Friday morning's partial lunar eclipse of the Beaver Moon will last longer than any in nearly 600 years

Orionid meteor shower peaks early Wednesday, but full moon could make it difficult to see

Tech billionaire puts money on Eagles winning Super Bowl LVI in first sports bet from space

Eagles Space Super Bowl

Watch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower this week

NASA rocket launch may be visible from Philly area on Tuesday

NASA Anteres Main

How to watch the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this Thursday

July's full Buck moon may appear red this weekend due to wildfire smoke

Rocket launch could be visible from Philly region Tuesday morning

Rocket launch Philly region

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