An iceberg that drifted perilously close to a remote Greenland village last week was so big it could be seen from space. (European Space Agency) At a Glance The 11-million-ton iceberg was so massive, it could be seen from space.Last week, scientists warned that a large chunk of the iceberg could break off, causing a tsunami to hit the village.Higher tides associated with the new moon coupled with high winds pushed the iceberg away from the villagewithout incident. Amassive iceberg...

At a Glance Astronomers say they've discovered another 12 moons orbiting Jupiter.This means Jupiter has at least 79 moons, the highest number of any planet in our solar system.Each of the moons is tiny, no more than a mile or two across. Four centuries after Jupiter's first moons were spotted by Galileo, astronomers say they've found 12 more. This discovery of the small moons brings Jupiter's total to 79. No planet in our solar system has more. The find came...

When astronomers discovered object 2017 YE5 in December 217, they believed it was a simple NEO, or near-Earth object. ...

And one of the moons has scientists scratching their heads. ...

At a Glance The Red Planet will appear brighter and larger as it draws close to Earth on Tuesday. It will pass within 35.8 million miles from Earth. The next close approach will occur in 2020. Mars will make its closest approach to earth in 15 years on Tuesday, giving stargazers agreat opportunity to see theRed Planet. At just 35.8 million miles from Earth as it makes itsway around the sun, and brighter than usual,NASA reports. Every 26 months or...

For the first time, astronomers have detected what may be a liquid lake on Mars -- an exciting discovery as water is essential for the existence of life. ...

At a Glance Evidence points to a body of water buried a mile below the southern ice cap on Mars.The temperature of the water in the 12-mile-wide lakeis believed to be minus-90 degrees Fahrenheit.The Italian team of researchers suspect the water is salty, or briny, which keeps it in liquid form. What appears to be a large underground lake has been detected deep below the ice cap at Mars' southern pole, a new study reports. An instrument called MARSIS (Mars...

At a Glance The eclipse on the night of July 27-28 will last a full 1 hour, 43 minutes.It will be the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century.Watch live on The Weather Channel App on July 27, beginning at 4 p.m. EDT The longest total lunar eclipse this century will adorn the night sky at the end of July. WhileNorth America, including the U.S.,will miss out on thisone, you can watch itlive on , beginning 4 p.m. EDT...

At a Glance A viral hoax is making the rounds saying Mars will appear as large the moon this weekend.Yes, Mars will be exceptionally large this weekend, but, no, it will not even come close to appearing as large as the moon. A making the rounds claims Mars will appear as large than the moon this weekend, but that's definitely not accurate. Yes, Mars will be exceptionally large this weekend, but, no, it will not even come close to appearing...

Highlights from the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century Friday night. ...

Photos taken by the Apollo crew are providing a taste of what it was like to be on that mission. ...

Wondering what homes on Mars would look like? Check out these amazing, contest-winning designs. ...