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Sky and Telescope
- by Camille M. CarlisleThe fastest known star in our galaxy comes so close to Sgr A* that the black holeβs rotation may pull it off course, enabling a first-of-its-kind detection. The post Star Feels Spin of Milky Wayβs Black Hole appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by David DickinsonLaunched on August 30th, NASAβs newest flagship space observatory will go a long way toward filling in our understanding of questions on the forefront of astronomy and cosmology such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy. The post NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by Bob KingA near-total lunar eclipse wraps up August's trifecta of two major eclipses and the Perseids. The post Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27β28 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by David DickinsonA daring mission tried but failed to save a key astrophysics observatory in low Earth orbit. The post Mission Fails to Rescue Swift Observatory (Updated) appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by Bob KingWith a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year. The post A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by Bob KingThe only total solar eclipse of the year coincides with the Perseid meteor shower. Here's what you need to know to watch the eclipse. The post Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Astronomy
- by Astronomy StaffWhy does the daily moonrise time change by as much as 60 minutes from the previous day, and as little as 30 minutes during the same month? Jim WakefieldBend, Oregon It depends on how far the Moon dips below the horizon from one day to the next. Our satellite moves, on average, 13.2Β° per dayContinue […]
- by Brooks MendenhallThe journey of a million miles began with a successful launch Sunday morning. NASAβs next-generation observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 30 at 7:26 a.m. EDT. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy β the companyβs heavy-lift rocket, composed of three Falcon 9 boosters strapped together βContinue […]
- by Elisa NeckarOn Sept. 1, 1804, German astronomer Karl Ludwig Harding peered through a 5-centimeter refracting telescope at a private observatory near Bremen, and discovered a celestial body he named Juno. Harding was part of the so-called Celestial Police. This group of astronomers had dedicated themselves to the search for the βmissing planetβ that the Titius-Bode lawContinue […]
- by Alison KlesmanLooking for a sky event this week? Check out our fullΒ Sky This WeekΒ column.Β August 31: Venus and Spica gather close Thereβs a short dark window early in the evening after sunset and before moonrise to do a little deep-sky observing. Letβs try for M30, the brightest deep-sky object in Capricornus; itβs also the Sea GoatβsContinue […]
- by Martin RatcliffeVenus is the brightest object in the west after sunset, reaching its greatest illuminated extent this month. Neptune reaches opposition, with Saturn in the same region of sky. Uranus could be visible from dark skies without optical aid; weβll tell you where to look. Mars is slowly brightening, while Jupiter is ready for observing inContinue […]
- by Alison KlesmanSeptember begins with a lovely sight in the western evening sky: brilliant Venus appears just 2Β° to the left of Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden. The gap between the two widens as the month progresses, with Venus climbing above the blue-white star. The view of Venus through a telescope remainsContinue […]
Clear Skies
- by Victor van WulfenOne to remember – Blog 2 of 2 β¦ Talma (GrandprΓ©) – 19 March 2026 The post Talma (GrandprΓ©) – 19 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenBuy the dip – Blog 1 of 2 β¦ Talma (GrandprΓ©) – 18 March 2026 The post Talma (GrandprΓ©) – 18 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenThe long march to Boureuilles – Blog 2 of 2 β¦ Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenClusters in the Queen – Blog 1 of 2 β¦ Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenThe night when HelwΓ’n broke loose – Blog 4 of 4 β¦ Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenRight on cueΒ Β – Blog 3 of 4 β¦ Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
- by Jill MaluskyWhat if your next science lesson could take students from their classroom to the far reaches of the Universe?… The post Bringing STEM to Life: Explore NRAOβs New Educational Resource Catalog appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Brianne AngellIn June, NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins (CosmicAI) brought together leading voices in astronomy and artificial intelligence (AI)… The post Astronomers and AI Experts Unite at 2026 Cosmic HorizonsΒ Conference appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Brianne AngellSeven members of the Education and Public Outreach (EPO) team of the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy… The post NSF NRAO EPO Team Joins Global Astronomy Communicators at CAP2026 appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Paul VosteenMeeting the next generation of young scientists and engineers The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Radio Astronomy Observatory… The post NSF NRAO at the International Science and Engineering Fair appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Corrina Jaramillo FeldmanWhen the creative team behind Apple TVβs new series PLURIBUS went looking for a location that could capture both… The post The NSF VLA in Apple TVβs PLURIBUS: The Antennas Behind the Scenes appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Barbara Gruber, PhDβThunderBarb,β thatβs the callsign my staff at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) jokingly… The post ThunderBarb Soars for NSF NRAO appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Earth Sky
- by Paul Scott AndersonA new study from researchers at Stanford University helps explain how hot lava-world exoplanets orbiting close to their stars can maintain their atmospheres. The post How do lava-world exoplanets keep their atmospheres? first appeared on EarthSky.
- by Kelly Kizer WhittEl NiΓ±o is here. But will it become supersized? NOAA says there's a 90% or greater chance for El NiΓ±o to become "very strong" between September and January. The post Will El NiΓ±o become supersized? What experts are saying first appeared on EarthSky.
- by Editors of EarthSkyThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 30, from the Kennedy Space Center. Want to add your name to a pixel? Find out how here! The post Roman space telescope has launched! You can adopt a pixel first appeared on EarthSky.
- by C. Alex YoungSun news September 1, 2026: The GOES-19 satellite caught Earth passing in front of the sun over the past day. Take a look at this eclipse! The post Sun news: Sun-observing spacecraft sees a solar eclipse first appeared on EarthSky.
- by Marcy CurranVisible planets and night sky guide: Look for the moon close to Saturn tonight. Plus Jupiter is returning at dawn. Watch the new "this week's sky" video. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for September first appeared on EarthSky.
- by EarthSky VoicesPioneer 11 made history 47 years ago today when it became the 1st spacecraft to fly past Saturn, revealing the ringed world up close for the 1st time. The post Pioneer 11: Watching the Saturn Watchers first appeared on EarthSky.
Universe Today
- Dark matter is the invisible stuff that accounts for roughly 85% of the mass in the universe, and for decades, physicists have been trying to figure out what it's made of. Now an experimental facility located nearly a mile below ground in South Dakota has recorded a single interaction between subatomic particles that doesn't match […]
- Extreme quasars near the dawn of time are giving astrophysicists clues to the formation of supermassive black holes.
- If you visit the New Horizons mission website frequently, you'll notice that the spacecraft continues to generate excellent science as it plows its way through the Kuiper Belt. It recently woke up from its latest hibernation period in good health and is transmitting data it gathered back to Earth. The spacecraft, in addition to studying […]
- Prior to its launch, astronomers were uncertain what the powerful JWST would find in the ancient, early Universe. One of its surprising findings was Little Red Dots, unexplained ancient objects. They're widely considered to be connected to the growth of SMBHs in the Universe. New research suggests that we may be seeing some LRDs before […]
- The ASTRID cosmological simulation has run from the Universe's early days up to the present day, z=0. ASTRID is larger than some other simulations, and smaller than others. But with a higher number of particles, it has higher-resolution than its fellows. Among other things, this can tell astronomers where to look for gravitational waves from […]
- As any amateur astronomer can tell you, Venus is famous for its yellow coloration in visible light. But, ask a professional planetary scientist and they will tell you the strangest thing about Venus is how it appears in ultraviolet. In this spectrum, stark, high-contrast streaks are splattered across the planetβs cloud cover, and rotate on […]
NASA
- by Jessica TaveauNASA awarded Blue Origin a contract Tuesday to develop the agencyβs Mars Telecommunications Network, a next-generation communications system that will enable reliable, high-bandwidth communications and navigation services for current and future Mars missions. The firm-fixed-price contract has a maximum potential value of approximately $700 million to deliver a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter to NASA no […]
- Brilliant Venus and a Harvest Moon Use the Moon to find Antares and the Teapot, spot brilliant Venus, welcome the equinox, and see the Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune. Skywatching Highlights Transcript The Moon joins a tea partyβ¦ Venus cranks up the brightnessβ¦ the seasons officially changeβ¦ and the Harvest Moon meets up with […]
- by Gary DainesOn Aug. 24, technicians at NASAβs Kennedy Space Center in Florida began installing the four RSβ25 engines in the core stage of the agencyβs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will carry the Artemis III crew into low Earth orbit in 2027. Each RSβ25 engine has a unique serial number that records its detailed flight […]
- APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 1 β Aβ¦ Todayβs APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss Β APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. A Plane […]
- In summer 2026, a substantial iceberg calved from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland and swiftly drifted into Nares Strait, colliding with an island along the way.
- by Elizabeth ShawDuring a ceremony hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at the agencyβs headquarters in Washington on Monday, the Republic of TΓΌrkiye signed the Artemis Accords, joining the growing international coalition of like-minded nations dedicated to peaceful, transparent space exploration. βIt is my privilege to welcome the Republic of TΓΌrkiye as the 71st signatory of the […]
ESA
- Yesterday, on 31 August 2026, Samba reentered Earthβs atmosphere at 21:39:38 UTC / 23:39:38 CEST as the third of the four Cluster satellites.Β Samba had been lined up for a special 'targeted reentry' safely over the South Pacific Ocean, the precision so high that a plane could fly out from Tonga and successfully record its demise […]
- Video: 01:09:40 Rewatch the European Space Agency's 31 August 2026 online press briefing on the latest developments of the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission, Europe's and Japan's first mission to Mercury.This briefing focused on the complexities of the separation of the Mercury Transfer Module (MTM), scheduled for 3 September 2026, a critical milestone marking the start of […]
- Video: 00:03:19 August was a busy month for ESA, between spectacular views, historic milestones and exciting new discoveries.Β From a total solar eclipse broadcast live from Spain and Sophie Adenotβs historic spacewalks, to the launch of MTG-I2 aboard Ariane 6, a breathtaking flight over Mars and a surprising discovery near our galaxyβs central black hole, hereβs […]
- With thousands of emergency responders conducting search-and-rescue operations following the catastrophic flash flood that struck northern Nepal on 26 August, satellite imagery is helping to reveal the scale of the inundation and devastation across the affected region.
- Image: NASAβsβ―Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from NASAβs Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, at 07:26 EDT / 12:26 BST/ 13:26 CEST on 30 August 2026. With the successful launch, Roman beganβ―its mission to survey the sky in visible to near-infrared light to help reveal the nature […]
- Week in images: 24-28 August 2026 Discover our week through the lens