Earth Science

Science & Technology

The winter solstice is the moment when one of Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun, producing the year’s longest night and shortest day. For the Northern...

Science & Education

Learning about the four seasons helps you interpret changes in daylight, weather, plant growth, and animal behavior across the year. This guide explains what causes the seasons,...

Status Updates

As of the most recent public information, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center remains operational. No facility-wide, permanent closure has been announced or enacted. Leadership has...

space-explainer

NASA’s new focus on the Moon combines exploration and Earth science to reveal how our planet formed and evolved. These efforts use lunar samples, orbital observations, and sur...