Trio of meteor showers to light up night sky in November
The Leonids and Southern and Northern Taurids meteor showers each reach their peaks sometime throughout November.
Microbial life may exist in Martian frozen water pools, study finds
Although evidence of life on Mars hasn’t yet been discovered during any of NASA's robotic missions, scientists believe it could be a different story in small pools of water under the surface.
Influx of sea lions causes closure of Monterey park
Monterey's Sister City Park will remain closed due to hundreds of sea lions crowding the beach, city officials said.
Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend: When and where to look up
Skygazers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will be able to see the Orionids, weather permitting.
Photos: Hunter's Moon shines brightest Thursday night in Supermoon spectacular
A Supermoon is gracing our skies on Thursday night, and it's going to be a showstopper. The Hunter's Moon, the largest full moon of the year, will shine brightest after sunset.
Brightest supermoon of the year rises this week: When to see it in the Bay Area
The brightest supermoon of 2024 will rise this week. In the Bay Area, the forecast is expected be fit for opportune viewing of the celestial display.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
Comet, approaching closest point to Earth, soars over Bay Area skies
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), the comet some call the ‘comet of the century’, was captured soaring across the sky above Santa Rosa by KTVU photographer Jaden Schaul.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Wife safely lands Monterey-bound plane as pilot suffered medical emergency
The wife of a pilot who suffered a medical emergency took over flying and managed to safely land the plane in California, authorities said.
Hunter’s Moon rising this week will be brightest Supermoon of the year
Look up this week - the moon is set to appear full most nights. Here's why.
Most anticipated comet of the year makes closest approach to Earth this weekend
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Fleet Week airshow cut short, Blue Angels canceled
The iconic Blue Angels scheduled to grace the San Francisco and Bay Area skies has been canceled for Saturday.
Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
Stunning images of northern lights dazzle California
It's not too often the skies are awash in pink and purple. But that's what happened on Thursday when northern lights soared over the Earth, sending stunning views into Germany, New York City and Tahoe.
Northern Lights visible in the Bay Area just north of Napa
It was a "total light show" in the North Bay on Thursday evening. A KTVU photographer captured an astronomical phenomenon known as a geomagnetic storm. The intense aurora produced by the storm is more commonly referred to as the Northern Lights.
Coyote involved in deadly Crissy Field dog attacks put down
The coyote behind the killings of several dogs at a San Francisco park was killed by wildlife professionals, according to park officials.
Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
Sea lion dies from gunshot wound in Orange County
A rescue organization tried to nurse the sea lion back to health but it died the next day, officials said. A bullet was recovered from its carcass.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.