Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
The Artemis II crew observed a total solar eclipse on Monday night while making its way back to Earth. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins CBS News with his reaction.
It's been referred to as "the Super Bowl of the sky" - the total solar eclipse on August 21 that will allow people across the continental United States to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event. Martha Teichner meets with retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak (known as "Mr. Eclipse") and with other "umbraphiles" whose love of eclipses outshines all else.
The next solar eclipses where parts of he continental U.S. will experience totality won't be until 2044 and 2045.
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
During the partial solar eclipse, the moon passed in front of the sun and cast a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
There was an opportunity Thursday night to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.
Pictures of the "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse, show the full moon looking red in the night sky.
Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.
Images from the eclipse, the Olympics in Paris and the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, stand out among the most impactful captured moments of the year. Jeffrey Henson Scales, a photography editor at The New York Times, joins CBS News with his team's top picks of the year.
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
Millions of Americans watched the sun briefly vanish behind the moon during the rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Watch the CBS News special report, "Total Eclipse of the Heartland," for full coverage of the rare event.
"Every now and then it hits the charts," she wrote.
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
"It seemed like I could never come up with anything else so special to propose to her," Neil Albstein said.
How did you celebrate the April 8 total solar eclipse? This couple did it with a proposal – 30,000 feet in the air.
Some eclipse tourists said trips took twice as long as they normally would require, adding hours of travel time to return home.
Farm animals in Oberlin, Ohio, were left scared, confused and in need of reassurance during the April 8 total solar eclipse as the otherwise bright day quickly darkened. "They have no idea what's going on," their owner said.
The suspect "checked out of a local hotel and told the staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by 'God' in relation to the solar eclipse," police said.
During the eclipse, zoo animals across the U.S. displayed some unique behaviors, such as acting as they usually do at night.
NASA says there are several radiation myths connected to the eclipse.
How often do total solar eclipses, like the one on April 8, occur? It was the first in the U.S. since 2017, and the nation won't get another until 2044.
The 2024 solar eclipse fascinated millions across the U.S. — and those in the "path of totality" got to experience a few minutes of darkness during its daytime peak.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
President Trump announced the U.S. would "guide" ships not involved in the war with Iran out of the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S.-led task force says it has started the operation.
After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
At least 12 people were at hospitals following a shooting at party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."
Years after he was kidnapped by guerrillas in Colombia, a bird expert decided to introduce his former captors to birding, thinking they might make good guides.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
At least 12 people were at hospitals following a shooting at party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
"Sunday Morning" looks at the impacts that increasing numbers of tourists, spurred in large part by social media, are having in some of the world's most popular and fragile destinations.
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Horses can form powerful bonds with people owing to their ability to sense and feel human emotions. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, in Bedford Corners, N.Y., has programs that help people with disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and the incarcerated through interactions with their horses. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reports.
Cameron Rider's fatigue, body aches and fever were diagnosed as pneumonia, but he couldn't seem to get better.
Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia's oil export infrastructure, including tankers in its "shadow fleet."
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Raphael Warnock, Democrat of Georgia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
The English city of Newcastle was hometown of the rock musician Sting, who as a young man witnessed the city's shipbuilding business dry up. He's paid homage to his town's heritage by writing and starring in a musical, "The Last Ship."
In this web exclusive, the rock musician Sting talks with Mark Phillips about his stage musical, "The Last Ship," in which he stars, and which is being performed on a global tour. He calls the show an elegy for what Newcastle and its people represented to him growing up. He also discusses why, for him, uncertainty is a key component of art; why performing "Roxanne" today is never tiresome; and why, for him, music is a church.
For centuries the English city of Newcastle was a hard-scrabble industrial powerhouse that built ships. It was also the hometown of the rock musician Sting, who as a young man witnessed the city's shipbuilding business dry up. He's paid homage to his town's heritage by writing and starring in a musical, "The Last Ship," which he's now taking on an international tour. He talks with Mark Phillips about his long career, and why he can't stop working.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including songwriter David Allan Coe, famous for his country hit "Take This Job and Shove It."
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
At least 12 people were at hospitals following a shooting at party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
Gloria Choi and her friends called Lakewood, Washington, 911 four times in 48 hours to report her being stalked by an ex-boyfriend. Two days later, he ran her off the road and riddled her truck with bullets as she was on the line with a 911 dispatcher.
New video shows the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter breaching event security after roaming the hotel hallways prior to the dinner.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
First, when the volunteer helping after a hurricane is a white nationalist. Then, birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed. And, Grasse: The perfume capital of the world.
Passengers deal with Spirit shutdown fallout; Trump's poll numbers tank as Iran war continues to jack up gas prices.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux says she's still coming to grips with her horse Golden Tempo's longshot win in Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Jericka Duncan reports.
The United States is in the process of replacing the 60-year-old Minuteman III nuclear missile with the new Sentinel missile. Ian Lee reports, with an exclusive look at one of our nation's most secure and destructive weapons.
Aircraft used to fight wildfires are getting more expensive as fuel prices rise. Carter Evans reports.