A state of emergency has been declared in New York on Saturday as brush fires continue to spread across Long Island, forcing evacuations and triggering major disruptions, according to officials.
President Trump set the U.S. on a path to sending astronauts back to the lunar surface during his first term. Lately he has expressed more interest in Mars.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spoke about their nine months aboard the International Space Station in advance of their return home. Barry "Butch" Wilmore's family is definitely feeling the space between.
Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and likely killed under the weight of snow, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday. While Alaska troopers had been able to assess the site,
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have to wait until their replacements arrive at the International Space Station next week before they can check out.
Aurora chasers are on high alert for possible geomagnetic storm conditions from March 4 to March 5. Northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.
Governor Hochul said emergency workers were responding to the fires around the Pine Barrens, a wooded area that is home to commuter towns east of New York City.
Seven planets are putting on a parade in the night sky, and the alignment is expected to be visible tonight over the NYC area.