Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
International Wolf Center introduces 2 new pups
The International Wolf Center announced the successful introduction of two new ambassador wolves to its exhibit pack.
The International Wolf Center announced the successful introduction of two new ambassador wolves to its exhibit pack.
Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear weapons site
A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.
A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.
Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
PhD student's beach walk leads to stunning discovery of elusive sea creature
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
July’s dueling meteor showers peak this week and could outshine August’s Perseids
Skygazers will be treated to dueling meteor showers converging as the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarrids both reach peak activity.
Skygazers will be treated to dueling meteor showers converging as the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarrids both reach peak activity.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Watch two meteor showers at once: Best time to see the Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Dancing with Apex Predators
Janelle Van Ruiten is a ocean conservationist who dives with sharks. She tells us all about the sharks she swims with every day.
Janelle Van Ruiten is a ocean conservationist who dives with sharks. She tells us all about the sharks she swims with every day.
Authorities warn about coyotes with 'concerning behavior' in Grand Rapids
Authorities are warning of a coyote with “concerning behavior" near an elementary school in Grand Rapids.
Authorities are warning of a coyote with “concerning behavior" near an elementary school in Grand Rapids.
West Nile virus spike in Minnesota mosquitoes
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is warning the public about a spike in West Nile virus detected in Minnesota mosquitoes. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with an official about what can be done.
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is warning the public about a spike in West Nile virus detected in Minnesota mosquitoes. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with an official about what can be done.
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus in MN among the 'highest numbers recorded' this July
Officials are warning of one of the highest West Nile virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July.
Officials are warning of one of the highest West Nile virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July.
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire caught on video
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.