Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
New moon to peak Sunday evening as one of last big skywatching events for January
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
NASA prepares to roll out Artemis II Moon rocket ahead of historic mission | ChicagoLIVE
NASA is getting ready to roll out the Artemis II rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, marking another major step toward returning humans to the Moon. Artemis II Lunar Science Lead Dr. Kelsey Young joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what this rollout means, what makes Artemis II different from past missions, and how this mission moves NASA closer to sustained lunar exploration.
Want to vacation on the moon? GRU Space opens $1M reservations | ChicagoLIVE
A California-based startup has opened applications for a planned lunar hotel.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium offers free days with family-friendly fun
The Shedd Aquarium is opening its doors for free days, and FOX Chicago’s Gabriella Premus has a look at the experiences you won’t want to miss.
3I/ATLAS comet is not an alien spaceship, scientists confirm
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Artemis II: NASA releases potential launch dates for return to moon
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
Fox Flashback: Suburban Chicago couple spots mysterious object over I-80 in 1997
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
Fox Flashback: Suburban Chicago couple spots mysterious object over I-80 in 1997
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
Look up tonight: Quadrantid meteor shower will peak, joined by 1st supermoon of 2026
This year's first supermoon is called the Super Wolf Moon.
Total solar eclipse, northern lights, and flying to the moon: Celestial events to look forward to in 2026
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
Adler Planetarium brings Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” to life
Visitors can experience an immersive visual and surround-sound journey through space set to Pink Floyd’s iconic album at the Adler Planetarium, running daily starting January 1, 2026.
Alzheimer’s disease could be reversed by restoring brain balance, study suggests
The medication restored normal NAD+ levels and fully reversed cognitive function in advanced Alzheimer's models.
Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool
A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.
Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.