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Astronomynow.com
- by Stuart ClarkA powerful wind in the early Universe may explain why some massive galaxies lived fast and died young by stopping forming stars far sooner than expected.
- by Stuart ClarkNew orbital mapping suggests Rosalind Franklinโs Oxia Planum landing site is part of a clay-rich region hundreds of kilometres wide, raising the possibility that it records a much larger watery episode in Marsโs early history.
- by Stuart ClarkThe Moon may preserve a record of the raw ingredients that helped life begin on Earth. New analysis of lunar samples returned by Chinaโs Changโe missions has revealed a diverse suite of organic compounds embedded within the soil.
- by Stuart ClarkAstronomers may not need to see the same dark matter signal everywhere in the Universe to confirm its existence. A new theoretical study suggests that dark matter could consist of more than one type of particle, potentially resolving a long-standing observational puzzle.
- by Stuart ClarkORLANDO, FLORIDA. Iโm a space-crazed Canadian who has somehow seen 11 launches across four different rockets since 2009. Iโve witnessed missions with astronauts, interplanetary spacecraft and (inevitably) Starlink, across two continents. But Artemis II took me by surprise yesterday (April 1). The Space Launch System was so bright it was almost painful to look at. […]
- by Stuart ClarkA machine learning pipeline developed in the UK has validated over 100 exoplanets in NASAโs TESS data, revealing rare planetary systems and sharpening estimates of how common close orbiting worlds really are.
Sky and Telescope
- by David DickinsonChinaโs Tianwen 2 mission returns its close view of Earth's tiny "quasi-moon" Kamoสปoalewa. The post Tianwen 2 Arrives at Quasi-Moon Kamoสปoalewa, Returns Images appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by Bob KingHere's an observing guide to both familiar and lesser-known deep-sky objects that inhabit our galaxy's equatorial zone. The post Steamy Nights at the Galactic Equator appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by David DickinsonJapanโs Hayabusa 2 mission has revealed another "snowman" asteroid โ a pair of asteroids attached with a narrow neck. The contact binary could help shed light on planet formation. The post Hayabusa 2 Completes Flyby Past Asteroid Torifune appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by Jennifer WillisWe all might aspire to such a captivating image, but there's a real learning curve to astrophotography. The post Making Peace with Terrible Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by David DickinsonA daring mission will attempt to reach and save a key astrophysics observatory in low Earth orbit. The post Mission Launches to Rescue Swift Observatory appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- by David DickinsonNASA has awarded contracts to three aerospace companies for four lunar landers to launch in 2028. The post NASA Announces Four New Lunar Lander Missions for 2028 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Astronomy
- by Elisa NeckarThe Soviet Union launched Phobos 2 on July 12, 1988, the second of two uncrewed probes designed to study Mars, moons Phobos and Deimos, the Sun, and the interplanetary environment. Each probe was equipped with 25 instruments including high-energy detectors; X-ray and solar photometers; infrared, ultrasound, and gamma-ray spectrometers; and more. Phobos 1 was lostContinue […]
- by Alison KlesmanLooking for a sky event this week? Check out our fullย Sky This Weekย column.ย July 11: Dione passes north of Saturn Letโs look to Saturn this morning to catch Titan, its largest and brightest moon, now close to the planet as it passes south of its parent world. Shining at mid-8th magnitude, Titan is easy toContinue […]
- by Elisa NeckarOn July 11, 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons made his first comet discovery, c/1801 N1. When heโd began his career in 1789 as a doorkeeper (essentially, a concierge) at Marseille Observatory, the directors had recognized his talents and taught him more about astronomy. That background, combined with his exceptional observational skills and the ability toContinue […]
- by Alison KlesmanLooking for a sky event this week? Check out our fullย Sky This Weekย column.ย July 10: Meet Mizar and Alcor Saturnโs 10th-magnitude moon Dione passes due north of the ringed planet early this morning. As the moon passes above the planetโs pole, its shadow crosses the northern regions โ if youโre experienced with video-capture planetary imaging,Continue […]
- by Brooks MendenhallAstronomers searching the deep sky with the European Space Agencyโs (ESA) Euclid space telescope have turned up the oldest quasars ever recorded โ bright galactic cores that came to life when the universe was only 670 million years old. Euclid identified 31 new quasars dating to the universeโs first billion years, including two record-setters whoseContinue […]
- by Jake ParksThe phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moonโs orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back toContinue […]
Clear Skies
- by Victor van WulfenOne to remember – Blog 2 of 2 โฆ Talma (Grandprรฉ) – 19 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandprรฉ) – 19 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenBuy the dip – Blog 1 of 2 โฆ Talma (Grandprรฉ) – 18 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandprรฉ) – 18 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenThe long march to Boureuilles – Blog 2 of 2 โฆ 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 โฆ Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenThe night when Helwรขn broke loose – Blog 4 of 4 โฆ Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.
- by Victor van WulfenRight on cueย ย – Blog 3 of 4 โฆ Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
- 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 TVโs new series PLURIBUS went looking for a location that could capture both… The post The NSF VLA in Apple TVโs PLURIBUS: The Antennas Behind the Scenes appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Barbara Gruber, PhDโThunderBarb,โ thatโs 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.
- by Jason SchreinerThe U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) took the Observatoryโs new portable Starlab planetarium on… The post NSF NRAO Brings the Night Sky to You appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Danielle RowlandDanielle Rowland, Senior Broadening Participation Programs Manager, was recently appointed as Native Nations Engagement Lead of the U.S. National… The post NSF NRAO Names Native Nations Engagement Lead appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
- by Jill MaluskyNestled in the woods near North Liberty, Iowa, this antenna canโt be seen from the road, but is occasionally… The post North Liberty, Iowa: The NSF VLBAโs Only Midwestern Radio Telescope appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Earth Sky
- by Paul Scott AndersonThe 4th batch of the Pentagon UAP files has just been released. The files range from a "floating brain" video to more historical documents, including from NASA. The post 4th batch of Pentagon UAP files: โFloating brainโ goes viral first appeared on EarthSky.
- by Marcy CurranEarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide.Tomorrow morning, look near the eastern horizon just before dawn for the very thin waning crescent moon. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for July first appeared on EarthSky.
- by C. Alex YoungSun news July 12, 2026: Up to three CMEs are heading for Earth, with G1 to G2 storms possible into midweek. Meanwhile, AR4485 fired an M1.2 flare in farewell. The post Sun news: M1.2 flare as CME impacts for Earth loom first appeared on EarthSky.
- by Deborah ByrdYou need a dark country sky to see these 3 small constellations: Vulpecula, Delphinus and Sagitta. They are all near the Summer Triangle. The post See 3 small constellations near the Summer Triangle first appeared on EarthSky.
- by Marcy CurranOn August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. And western Europe will see a partial eclipse. The post The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 first appeared on EarthSky.
- by Deborah ByrdEach year around May 28 and July 11, New Yorkers watch for Manhattanhenge, an alignment of the sunset along city streets. Here's how to see it. The post Itโs time for Manhattanhenge, part 2! Hereโs how to see it first appeared on EarthSky.
Universe Today
- On Friday, July 10th, China achieved a major milestone as its Long March-10B completed a its maiden test flight, which included the retrieval of its first stage booster.
- Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.
- The black hole at the centre of a nearby galaxy is growing exceptionally fast, and is producing a burst of radio emission that has never been observed before. With characteristics that are expected in the early Universe, this unique galaxy provides important insights into the processes that governed the growth of the first black holes.
- Swinburne University of Technology and CSIRO have combined telescope and gravitational wave data in an attempt to unlock the true value of the Universe's expansion. Existing measurements of the Hubble Constant have split cosmologists for more than a decade.
- When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it explodes as a supernova that can light up the sky for months. But some supernovae stay luminous for much longer, and astrophysicists have wondered what causes their extended brightness. New research points to binary stars, where one star expels material right before the explosion […]
- How do you capture the mood of the 1960s space race in a fictional universe where the Soviets beat the Americans to the moon? The production team for Apple TV's "Star City" series rose to the challenge.
NASA
- by Loura HallBack to ECF Home Advanced Diagnostics for High-Enthalpy Test Facilities Simulating Spacecraft Atmospheric Entry Planning for Autonomous Spacecraft Using Machine Learning Methods to Enable Onboard Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- The Zooniverse, a NASA grantee that runs the worldโs largest platform for online people-powered research, has reached an extraordinary milestone: 1 billion classifications contributed by volunteers around the world. This milestone is a celebration of everyone who has marked a dip in a light curve, confirmed the presence of a moving object in a short […]
- by Dede DiniusNASA flight photographers capture history from a perspective few ever experience, getting a rare birdโs-eye view of the agencyโs missions in action. Their photos document key NASA research and give the public a front-row seat to the work happening behind the scenes. Jim Ross, a photographer at NASAโs Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, […]
- by HQ Web TeamThe waxing gibbous moon is nestled in the darkness of space in this June 26, 2026, image from the International Space Station. The space station was 264 miles above the Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar at the time. The waxing gibbous phase comes before the full moon phase. During this time, the Moon appears brighter […]
- Radar data from the NISAR satellite show that La Guaira and nearby areas experienced significant ground displacement from the June 2026 temblors.
- by Jessica TaveauNASA astronaut Anil Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station on Tuesday, July 14, accompanied by cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, where they will join the Expedition 74 crew advancing scientific research. Menon, Dubrov, and Kikina will lift off at 10:47 a.m. EDT (7:47 p.m. Baikonur time) […]
ESA
- Video: 00:02:34 From the path of totality and the spectacular Baily's beads to why this eclipse will be especially beautiful at sunset, discover what makes the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse so special.Featuring ESA Reserve Astronaut Sara Garcรญa Alonso and ESA Astronaut Candidate Pablo รlvarez Fernรกndez.SpanishAquรญ presentamos 9 cosas que debes saber sobre el […]
- Week in images: 06-10 July 2026 Discover our week through the lens
- Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures Canadaโs Great Bear Lake in striking colours.
- Thirty years after the European Space Agency first demonstrated the power of flying two satellites in very close formation, the concept was recently recreated. By temporarily positioning two Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar satellites to replicate the pioneering ERS-1โERS-2 โtandem missionโ, ESA achieved one-day repeat radar imaging of the same Antarctic region.The results once again demonstrate how […]
- Operating across 140 million km of space, the control team for ESAโs Hera mission have succeeded in upgrading the software running the spacecraft, leaving it ready to explore the distant Dimorphos and Didymos asteroids this autumn.
- ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has begun testing the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device (E4D) on the International Space Station. Installed inside ESA's Columbus laboratory, the new exercise system will spend the next two years helping researchers evaluate innovative ways to keep astronauts healthy during long-duration space missions.ย ย