Comet NEOWISE has reached its closest distance to Earth A sky map shows where sky watchers can see the comet The comet will disappear from view in early August A new map shows where the visible comet ...

A prolific NASA asteroid-hunting mission has come to an end. Engineers sent a final command to the agency's NEOWISE (Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) spacecraft on Thursday (Aug.

The California Nebula is seen in its entirety in this image from NASA’s WISE mission, covering over 25 square degrees of sky. In this infrared view, the dust clouds underlying the nebula glimmer in ...

After delighting sky-gazers for weeks Comet Neowise spectacular display will peak tonight as it makes its closest approach to Earth. For many Neowise has delivered a rare celestial delight: a comet, ...

Comet NEOWISE promises to be one of the most beautiful astronomical sights this Summer. Since its close approach to the Sun on July 3, 2020, it has been visible in the early morning just before ...

This artist’s concept depicts the NEOWISE spacecraft in orbit around Earth. Launched in 2009 to survey the entire sky in infrared, the spacecraft took on a more specialized role in 2014 when it was ...

NASA's WISE mission hasn't let a lack of coolant slow down its infrared observing schedule. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Black ...

Have you heard? There’s a comet appearing in the evening and morning skies, bright enough to give even city dwellers a chance to see it. The comet is named “NEOWISE” after the spacecraft that first ...