A 2023 astronaut photo captured a rare effect, known as sunglint, transforming the surface of one of Russia's deepest lakes ...

Here's what to know about the two landmarks in Oregon and Washington. Located in southern Oregon, Crater Lake is the deepest in the U.S. with depths reaching 1,943 feet, according to the National ...

Boasting deep blue water and dozens of panoramic hikes, Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s most awe-inspiring landmarks. The lake was formed by the destructive eruption of Mount Mazama almost 8 ...

In late December 2024 and early January 2025, a photo circulated on multiple social media sites claiming to show an ice-capped crater on Mars (archived) that scientists recently discovered.

The rover landed in Jezero Crater, which once held a large lake. The crater was formed by an impact event some 3.9 billion years ago. On the crater’s western edge was a river delta, which ...

Perseverance gained about 1,640 vertical feet during the epic climb on Mars, which took 3.5 months. NASA's Perseverance rover has finished an epic climb on Mars. The Perseverance rover crested the ...

Late in August, Perseverance began a slow ascent to the top of the Jezero Crater, where it originally landed. The milestone came at the same time as another NASA vehicle, its Ingenuity helicopter ...

Asawa is the latest artist to lend their name to a planetary feature via the IAU naming committee. Photo by Deanne Fitzmaurice/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images My readers are coming from ...

The crater floor was once the site of an ancient lake 3.7 billion years ago. Now that Percy has reached the top of the crater, it will begin its “Northern Rim” campaign, visiting multiple ...

NASA's Perseverance rover triumphantly celebrated the end of a tough climb out of the Jezero Crater on Mars with new images and a new science campaign. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

Scientists investigating the Yellowstone supervolcano have discovered movement deep in the crater, sparking fears the sleeping giant could erupt. The volcano, located under Yellowstone National ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has tapped Kari Lake as director of the government-funded Voice of America, the nation's largest international broadcaster. The move comes ...