The best Astronomy rss feed list curated from thousands of rss feeds on the web and ranked by relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Astronomynow.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nHera closes in on the asteroid DART impacted<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Emily Baldwin-Fiebrich<\/span>The European Space Agency (ESA)\u2019s Hera spacecraft has returned its first close-up view of the Didymos asteroid system, marking the beginning of an \u2018asteroid autopsy\u2019 to discover what NASA\u2019s DART impact really did to the asteroid moon Dimorphos in 2022.<\/div><\/li>Happy New Year, Mars! The Red Planet is turning 39<\/a><\/div>September 29, 2026<\/time> by Stuart Clark<\/span>On 30 September the Red Planet officially begins Mars Year 39. Which is quite an achievement for a world that is actually more than 4.5 billion years old.<\/div><\/li>3I\/ATLAS was born in the deep freeze<\/a><\/div>September 8, 2026<\/time> by Stuart Clark<\/span>Another piece of evidence suggests that this visitor formed in the bitterly cold outer reaches of a distant planetary system.<\/div><\/li>Roman Space Telescope launches on mission to survey the Universe<\/a><\/div>August 30, 2026<\/time> by Stuart Clark<\/span>NASA\u2019s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its journey into space, starting a mission that will survey the Universe on an unprecedented scale in search of clues to dark energy, dark matter and worlds beyond our Solar System.<\/div><\/li>JWST\u2019s \u2018impossible\u2019 early galaxies may be even more massive than we thought<\/a><\/div>August 24, 2026<\/time> by Stuart Clark<\/span>Faint, low-mass stars could be hiding much of the mass in distant galaxies, making the surprisingly large galaxies discovered by JWST in the early Universe even harder to explain.<\/div><\/li>How to observe the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse<\/a><\/div>August 7, 2026<\/time> by Emily Baldwin-Fiebrich<\/span>On the evening of 12 August 2026, the Moon will pass between Earth and the Sun, producing a striking solar eclipse. Find out how, when and where to observe it safely.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nSky and Telescope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nNASA Moves Ahead with Ultraviolet Space Telescope<\/a><\/div>November 6, 2026<\/time> by David Dickinson<\/span>A new ultraviolet space telescope will fill a gap in the spectrum, bearing witness to cosmic cataclysms and probing the evolution of the early universe. The post NASA Moves Ahead with Ultraviolet Space Telescope appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Astronomy Lessons in the Dark<\/a><\/div>November 2, 2026<\/time> by Jennifer Willis<\/span>A love of astronomy can be nurtured at any age. It\u2019s never too late \u2014 or too early \u2014 to look up. The post Astronomy Lessons in the Dark appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Swift Observatory Ends Mission, Reenters Earth's Atmosphere<\/a><\/div>November 2, 2026<\/time> by David Dickinson<\/span>NASA\u2019s Swift mission will soon meet a fiery end, after more than two decades of ground-breaking science. The post Swift Observatory Ends Mission, Reenters Earth's Atmosphere appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Have a Screamingly Good Halloween Week<\/a><\/div>October 28, 2026<\/time> by Bob King<\/span>From the Scream Nebula to bobbing for planets in daylight, Halloween offers an ample bag of treats. The post Have a Screamingly Good Halloween Week appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Japan Launches the Martian Moons Exploration Mission<\/a><\/div>October 20, 2026<\/time> by David Dickinson<\/span>A two-stage, H3-24L rocket lit up the predawn skies over Tanegashima Space Center on the southern tip of Japan early on Tuesday, October 20th (3:41 p.m. EDT on October 19th), [\u2026] The post Japan Launches the Martian Moons Exploration Mission appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower<\/a><\/div>October 14, 2026<\/time> by Bob King<\/span>The Moon bugs out just in time to enjoy the peak of the Orionids, which trace their origin to Halley's Comet. The post Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nAstronomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nSpaceX goes for a Starship double catch<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Rocket launches this week On Monday, Nov. 9, SpaceX is targeting 10:03 p.m. EST to launch USSF-627 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. The booster will aim for the droneship Of Course IContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Our increasingly cluttered skies<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Randall Hyman<\/span>In the 2013 movie Gravity, Russia destroys its own spy satellite with a missile, creating a cloud of shrapnel and subsequent orbital collisions that rip apart spaceships and astronauts alike. Earth orbit is a place where life imitates art: Eight years later, Moscow launched an actual missile strike on a defunct Soviet satellite, blasting thousandsContinue […]<\/div><\/li>After LINK mission failure, Swift reenters atmosphere<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Editor\u2019s note: This story was originally published Aug. 24, 2026. Swift reentered Earth\u2019s atmosphere Nov. 4, 2026, ending its nearly 22-year mission. See the most recent updates at the end of this story. NASA announced Aug. 19 that the Katalyst Space LINK spacecraft built to boost the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory will still rendezvousContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Celestron Origin\u2019s Mosaic Mode brings wide-field astrophotography to the biggest smart telescope<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Almost any galaxy or nebula that the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory can find will fit in its field of view in a single shot. But there is a short list of exceptions. For instance, the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the nearest major galaxy to our own and a popular first target, stretches about 3\u00b0 fromContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Hot gas in Cygnus<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Mark Zastrow<\/span>Egidio Vergani, taken from Campo Cecina, Carrara, Italy LBN 182, a nebula in Cygnus, surrounds the Wolf-Rayet star WR 134 some 6,000 light-years away; the star\u2019s powerful wind is blowing a faint bubble into the surrounding gas, visible at upper left as a bright blue shock front. The imager took about 11 hours of exposureContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Mysterious gas on Mars suggests magma below<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Something is leaking from the ground near one of Mars\u2019 largest volcanoes, and scientists think it\u2019s a sign that active magma is buried below. In a study published Nov. 4 in Science Advances, researchers report detections of hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas within 6 miles (10 kilometers) of the planet\u2019s surface near the volcano Alba Mons.Continue […]<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nClear Skies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nTalma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026<\/a><\/div>April 4, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>One to remember – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026<\/a><\/div>March 29, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Buy the dip – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening)<\/a><\/div>September 17, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The long march to Boureuilles – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning)<\/a><\/div>September 1, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Clusters in the Queen – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 29 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 30, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The night when Helw\u00e2n broke loose – Blog 4 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 28 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 20, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Right on cue\u00a0\u00a0– Blog 3 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nNSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age<\/a><\/div>September 16, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>In a new article from the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nation\u2019s agency for digital technologies, the U.S. National… The post NSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship<\/a><\/div>September 8, 2026<\/time> by Cyprus Van Inwegen<\/span>Choosing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) can be exciting\u2014but it can also be overwhelming. PROVOCA,… The post PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Bringing STEM to Life: Explore NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog<\/a><\/div>August 25, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>What 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 NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Astronomers and AI Experts Unite at 2026 Cosmic Horizons\u00a0Conference<\/a><\/div>August 8, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>In 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 Horizons\u00a0Conference appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO EPO Team Joins Global Astronomy Communicators at CAP2026<\/a><\/div>July 17, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>Seven 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.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO at the International Science and Engineering Fair<\/a><\/div>June 9, 2026<\/time> by Paul Vosteen<\/span>Meeting 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.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nEarth Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThe enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Cristina Ortiz<\/span>The giant oarfish has a remarkable fin that could inspire quieter underwater robots and open new possibilities for ocean exploration and conservation. The post The enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Visible planets and night sky guide for November<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Marcy Curran<\/span>Visible planets and night sky guide: November is a great month for both planets and meteor showers! Here's how to see Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and the ongoing Taurids. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for November first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes?<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by C. Alex Young<\/span>Sun news November 9, 2026: Fast solar wind topped 800 km\/s, keeping G1 storms going. AR4566 fired another M flare. Auroras possible tonight! The post Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by EarthSky Voices<\/span>Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. He contributed to science and helped millions around the globe see why astronomy matters. The post Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Kelly Kizer Whitt<\/span>The Rubin Observatory in Chile has discovered a retrograde object in our solar system. It circles the sun in a highly inclined orbit beyond Neptune. The post Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth?<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Deborah Byrd<\/span>No matter where you are on Earth, we all see the same moon phase. So why can the moon look tilted, or even upside down, depending on where you are? The post Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUniverse Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUsing Vibrations and AI, Future Robotic Missions Could Handle Buried Rocks Autonomously<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.<\/div><\/li>Mars' Molten Heart is Long Gone, but Some Magma Chambers May Persist<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mars may be more volcanically active than we thought, according to new research. The Trace Gas Orbiter detected HCl, a chemical associated with magma, at a time of year that's difficult except by volcanic origins. The new research also identified new surface fissures on Mars that could be the source of the chemical.<\/div><\/li>A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover.\u00a0Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials.<\/div><\/li>
Sky and Telescope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nNASA Moves Ahead with Ultraviolet Space Telescope<\/a><\/div>November 6, 2026<\/time> by David Dickinson<\/span>A new ultraviolet space telescope will fill a gap in the spectrum, bearing witness to cosmic cataclysms and probing the evolution of the early universe. The post NASA Moves Ahead with Ultraviolet Space Telescope appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Astronomy Lessons in the Dark<\/a><\/div>November 2, 2026<\/time> by Jennifer Willis<\/span>A love of astronomy can be nurtured at any age. It\u2019s never too late \u2014 or too early \u2014 to look up. The post Astronomy Lessons in the Dark appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Swift Observatory Ends Mission, Reenters Earth's Atmosphere<\/a><\/div>November 2, 2026<\/time> by David Dickinson<\/span>NASA\u2019s Swift mission will soon meet a fiery end, after more than two decades of ground-breaking science. The post Swift Observatory Ends Mission, Reenters Earth's Atmosphere appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Have a Screamingly Good Halloween Week<\/a><\/div>October 28, 2026<\/time> by Bob King<\/span>From the Scream Nebula to bobbing for planets in daylight, Halloween offers an ample bag of treats. The post Have a Screamingly Good Halloween Week appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Japan Launches the Martian Moons Exploration Mission<\/a><\/div>October 20, 2026<\/time> by David Dickinson<\/span>A two-stage, H3-24L rocket lit up the predawn skies over Tanegashima Space Center on the southern tip of Japan early on Tuesday, October 20th (3:41 p.m. EDT on October 19th), [\u2026] The post Japan Launches the Martian Moons Exploration Mission appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li>Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower<\/a><\/div>October 14, 2026<\/time> by Bob King<\/span>The Moon bugs out just in time to enjoy the peak of the Orionids, which trace their origin to Halley's Comet. The post Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nAstronomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nSpaceX goes for a Starship double catch<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Rocket launches this week On Monday, Nov. 9, SpaceX is targeting 10:03 p.m. EST to launch USSF-627 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. The booster will aim for the droneship Of Course IContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Our increasingly cluttered skies<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Randall Hyman<\/span>In the 2013 movie Gravity, Russia destroys its own spy satellite with a missile, creating a cloud of shrapnel and subsequent orbital collisions that rip apart spaceships and astronauts alike. Earth orbit is a place where life imitates art: Eight years later, Moscow launched an actual missile strike on a defunct Soviet satellite, blasting thousandsContinue […]<\/div><\/li>After LINK mission failure, Swift reenters atmosphere<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Editor\u2019s note: This story was originally published Aug. 24, 2026. Swift reentered Earth\u2019s atmosphere Nov. 4, 2026, ending its nearly 22-year mission. See the most recent updates at the end of this story. NASA announced Aug. 19 that the Katalyst Space LINK spacecraft built to boost the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory will still rendezvousContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Celestron Origin\u2019s Mosaic Mode brings wide-field astrophotography to the biggest smart telescope<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Almost any galaxy or nebula that the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory can find will fit in its field of view in a single shot. But there is a short list of exceptions. For instance, the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the nearest major galaxy to our own and a popular first target, stretches about 3\u00b0 fromContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Hot gas in Cygnus<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Mark Zastrow<\/span>Egidio Vergani, taken from Campo Cecina, Carrara, Italy LBN 182, a nebula in Cygnus, surrounds the Wolf-Rayet star WR 134 some 6,000 light-years away; the star\u2019s powerful wind is blowing a faint bubble into the surrounding gas, visible at upper left as a bright blue shock front. The imager took about 11 hours of exposureContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Mysterious gas on Mars suggests magma below<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Something is leaking from the ground near one of Mars\u2019 largest volcanoes, and scientists think it\u2019s a sign that active magma is buried below. In a study published Nov. 4 in Science Advances, researchers report detections of hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas within 6 miles (10 kilometers) of the planet\u2019s surface near the volcano Alba Mons.Continue […]<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nClear Skies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nTalma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026<\/a><\/div>April 4, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>One to remember – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026<\/a><\/div>March 29, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Buy the dip – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening)<\/a><\/div>September 17, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The long march to Boureuilles – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning)<\/a><\/div>September 1, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Clusters in the Queen – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 29 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 30, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The night when Helw\u00e2n broke loose – Blog 4 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 28 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 20, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Right on cue\u00a0\u00a0– Blog 3 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nNSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age<\/a><\/div>September 16, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>In a new article from the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nation\u2019s agency for digital technologies, the U.S. National… The post NSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship<\/a><\/div>September 8, 2026<\/time> by Cyprus Van Inwegen<\/span>Choosing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) can be exciting\u2014but it can also be overwhelming. PROVOCA,… The post PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Bringing STEM to Life: Explore NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog<\/a><\/div>August 25, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>What 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 NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Astronomers and AI Experts Unite at 2026 Cosmic Horizons\u00a0Conference<\/a><\/div>August 8, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>In 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 Horizons\u00a0Conference appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO EPO Team Joins Global Astronomy Communicators at CAP2026<\/a><\/div>July 17, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>Seven 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.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO at the International Science and Engineering Fair<\/a><\/div>June 9, 2026<\/time> by Paul Vosteen<\/span>Meeting 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.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nEarth Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThe enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Cristina Ortiz<\/span>The giant oarfish has a remarkable fin that could inspire quieter underwater robots and open new possibilities for ocean exploration and conservation. The post The enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Visible planets and night sky guide for November<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Marcy Curran<\/span>Visible planets and night sky guide: November is a great month for both planets and meteor showers! Here's how to see Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and the ongoing Taurids. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for November first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes?<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by C. Alex Young<\/span>Sun news November 9, 2026: Fast solar wind topped 800 km\/s, keeping G1 storms going. AR4566 fired another M flare. Auroras possible tonight! The post Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by EarthSky Voices<\/span>Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. He contributed to science and helped millions around the globe see why astronomy matters. The post Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Kelly Kizer Whitt<\/span>The Rubin Observatory in Chile has discovered a retrograde object in our solar system. It circles the sun in a highly inclined orbit beyond Neptune. The post Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth?<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Deborah Byrd<\/span>No matter where you are on Earth, we all see the same moon phase. So why can the moon look tilted, or even upside down, depending on where you are? The post Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUniverse Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUsing Vibrations and AI, Future Robotic Missions Could Handle Buried Rocks Autonomously<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.<\/div><\/li>Mars' Molten Heart is Long Gone, but Some Magma Chambers May Persist<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mars may be more volcanically active than we thought, according to new research. The Trace Gas Orbiter detected HCl, a chemical associated with magma, at a time of year that's difficult except by volcanic origins. The new research also identified new surface fissures on Mars that could be the source of the chemical.<\/div><\/li>A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover.\u00a0Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials.<\/div><\/li>
Astronomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nSpaceX goes for a Starship double catch<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Rocket launches this week On Monday, Nov. 9, SpaceX is targeting 10:03 p.m. EST to launch USSF-627 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. The booster will aim for the droneship Of Course IContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Our increasingly cluttered skies<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Randall Hyman<\/span>In the 2013 movie Gravity, Russia destroys its own spy satellite with a missile, creating a cloud of shrapnel and subsequent orbital collisions that rip apart spaceships and astronauts alike. Earth orbit is a place where life imitates art: Eight years later, Moscow launched an actual missile strike on a defunct Soviet satellite, blasting thousandsContinue […]<\/div><\/li>After LINK mission failure, Swift reenters atmosphere<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Editor\u2019s note: This story was originally published Aug. 24, 2026. Swift reentered Earth\u2019s atmosphere Nov. 4, 2026, ending its nearly 22-year mission. See the most recent updates at the end of this story. NASA announced Aug. 19 that the Katalyst Space LINK spacecraft built to boost the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory will still rendezvousContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Celestron Origin\u2019s Mosaic Mode brings wide-field astrophotography to the biggest smart telescope<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Almost any galaxy or nebula that the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory can find will fit in its field of view in a single shot. But there is a short list of exceptions. For instance, the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the nearest major galaxy to our own and a popular first target, stretches about 3\u00b0 fromContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Hot gas in Cygnus<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Mark Zastrow<\/span>Egidio Vergani, taken from Campo Cecina, Carrara, Italy LBN 182, a nebula in Cygnus, surrounds the Wolf-Rayet star WR 134 some 6,000 light-years away; the star\u2019s powerful wind is blowing a faint bubble into the surrounding gas, visible at upper left as a bright blue shock front. The imager took about 11 hours of exposureContinue […]<\/div><\/li>Mysterious gas on Mars suggests magma below<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Brooks Mendenhall<\/span>Something is leaking from the ground near one of Mars\u2019 largest volcanoes, and scientists think it\u2019s a sign that active magma is buried below. In a study published Nov. 4 in Science Advances, researchers report detections of hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas within 6 miles (10 kilometers) of the planet\u2019s surface near the volcano Alba Mons.Continue […]<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nClear Skies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nTalma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026<\/a><\/div>April 4, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>One to remember – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026<\/a><\/div>March 29, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Buy the dip – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening)<\/a><\/div>September 17, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The long march to Boureuilles – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning)<\/a><\/div>September 1, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Clusters in the Queen – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 29 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 30, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The night when Helw\u00e2n broke loose – Blog 4 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 28 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 20, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Right on cue\u00a0\u00a0– Blog 3 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nNSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age<\/a><\/div>September 16, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>In a new article from the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nation\u2019s agency for digital technologies, the U.S. National… The post NSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship<\/a><\/div>September 8, 2026<\/time> by Cyprus Van Inwegen<\/span>Choosing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) can be exciting\u2014but it can also be overwhelming. PROVOCA,… The post PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Bringing STEM to Life: Explore NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog<\/a><\/div>August 25, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>What 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 NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Astronomers and AI Experts Unite at 2026 Cosmic Horizons\u00a0Conference<\/a><\/div>August 8, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>In 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 Horizons\u00a0Conference appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO EPO Team Joins Global Astronomy Communicators at CAP2026<\/a><\/div>July 17, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>Seven 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.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO at the International Science and Engineering Fair<\/a><\/div>June 9, 2026<\/time> by Paul Vosteen<\/span>Meeting 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.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nEarth Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThe enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Cristina Ortiz<\/span>The giant oarfish has a remarkable fin that could inspire quieter underwater robots and open new possibilities for ocean exploration and conservation. The post The enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Visible planets and night sky guide for November<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Marcy Curran<\/span>Visible planets and night sky guide: November is a great month for both planets and meteor showers! Here's how to see Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and the ongoing Taurids. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for November first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes?<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by C. Alex Young<\/span>Sun news November 9, 2026: Fast solar wind topped 800 km\/s, keeping G1 storms going. AR4566 fired another M flare. Auroras possible tonight! The post Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by EarthSky Voices<\/span>Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. He contributed to science and helped millions around the globe see why astronomy matters. The post Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Kelly Kizer Whitt<\/span>The Rubin Observatory in Chile has discovered a retrograde object in our solar system. It circles the sun in a highly inclined orbit beyond Neptune. The post Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth?<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Deborah Byrd<\/span>No matter where you are on Earth, we all see the same moon phase. So why can the moon look tilted, or even upside down, depending on where you are? The post Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUniverse Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUsing Vibrations and AI, Future Robotic Missions Could Handle Buried Rocks Autonomously<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.<\/div><\/li>Mars' Molten Heart is Long Gone, but Some Magma Chambers May Persist<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mars may be more volcanically active than we thought, according to new research. The Trace Gas Orbiter detected HCl, a chemical associated with magma, at a time of year that's difficult except by volcanic origins. The new research also identified new surface fissures on Mars that could be the source of the chemical.<\/div><\/li>A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover.\u00a0Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials.<\/div><\/li>
Clear Skies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nTalma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026<\/a><\/div>April 4, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>One to remember – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 19 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026<\/a><\/div>March 29, 2026<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Buy the dip – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 The post Talma (Grandpr\u00e9) – 18 March 2026 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening)<\/a><\/div>September 17, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The long march to Boureuilles – Blog 2 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (evening) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning)<\/a><\/div>September 1, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Clusters in the Queen – Blog 1 of 2 \u2026 Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) The post Boureuilles – 25 August 2025 (morning) first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 29 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 30, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>The night when Helw\u00e2n broke loose – Blog 4 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 29 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li>Boureuilles – 28 April 2025<\/a><\/div>May 20, 2025<\/time> by Victor van Wulfen<\/span>Right on cue\u00a0\u00a0– Blog 3 of 4 \u2026 Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 The post Boureuilles – 28 April 2025 first appeared on Clear Skies.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nNSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age<\/a><\/div>September 16, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>In a new article from the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nation\u2019s agency for digital technologies, the U.S. National… The post NSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship<\/a><\/div>September 8, 2026<\/time> by Cyprus Van Inwegen<\/span>Choosing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) can be exciting\u2014but it can also be overwhelming. PROVOCA,… The post PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Bringing STEM to Life: Explore NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog<\/a><\/div>August 25, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>What 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 NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Astronomers and AI Experts Unite at 2026 Cosmic Horizons\u00a0Conference<\/a><\/div>August 8, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>In 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 Horizons\u00a0Conference appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO EPO Team Joins Global Astronomy Communicators at CAP2026<\/a><\/div>July 17, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>Seven 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.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO at the International Science and Engineering Fair<\/a><\/div>June 9, 2026<\/time> by Paul Vosteen<\/span>Meeting 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.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nEarth Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThe enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Cristina Ortiz<\/span>The giant oarfish has a remarkable fin that could inspire quieter underwater robots and open new possibilities for ocean exploration and conservation. The post The enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Visible planets and night sky guide for November<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Marcy Curran<\/span>Visible planets and night sky guide: November is a great month for both planets and meteor showers! Here's how to see Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and the ongoing Taurids. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for November first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes?<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by C. Alex Young<\/span>Sun news November 9, 2026: Fast solar wind topped 800 km\/s, keeping G1 storms going. AR4566 fired another M flare. Auroras possible tonight! The post Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by EarthSky Voices<\/span>Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. He contributed to science and helped millions around the globe see why astronomy matters. The post Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Kelly Kizer Whitt<\/span>The Rubin Observatory in Chile has discovered a retrograde object in our solar system. It circles the sun in a highly inclined orbit beyond Neptune. The post Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth?<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Deborah Byrd<\/span>No matter where you are on Earth, we all see the same moon phase. So why can the moon look tilted, or even upside down, depending on where you are? The post Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUniverse Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUsing Vibrations and AI, Future Robotic Missions Could Handle Buried Rocks Autonomously<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.<\/div><\/li>Mars' Molten Heart is Long Gone, but Some Magma Chambers May Persist<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mars may be more volcanically active than we thought, according to new research. The Trace Gas Orbiter detected HCl, a chemical associated with magma, at a time of year that's difficult except by volcanic origins. The new research also identified new surface fissures on Mars that could be the source of the chemical.<\/div><\/li>A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover.\u00a0Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials.<\/div><\/li>
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nNSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age<\/a><\/div>September 16, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>In a new article from the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nation\u2019s agency for digital technologies, the U.S. National… The post NSF NRAO Helps Lead Radio Astronomy\u2019s New Golden Age appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship<\/a><\/div>September 8, 2026<\/time> by Cyprus Van Inwegen<\/span>Choosing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) can be exciting\u2014but it can also be overwhelming. PROVOCA,… The post PROVOCA: Building STEM Pathways Through Mentorship appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Bringing STEM to Life: Explore NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog<\/a><\/div>August 25, 2026<\/time> by Jill Malusky<\/span>What 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 NRAO\u2019s New Educational Resource Catalog appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>Astronomers and AI Experts Unite at 2026 Cosmic Horizons\u00a0Conference<\/a><\/div>August 8, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>In 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 Horizons\u00a0Conference appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO EPO Team Joins Global Astronomy Communicators at CAP2026<\/a><\/div>July 17, 2026<\/time> by Brianne Angell<\/span>Seven 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.<\/div><\/li>NSF NRAO at the International Science and Engineering Fair<\/a><\/div>June 9, 2026<\/time> by Paul Vosteen<\/span>Meeting 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.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nEarth Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThe enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Cristina Ortiz<\/span>The giant oarfish has a remarkable fin that could inspire quieter underwater robots and open new possibilities for ocean exploration and conservation. The post The enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Visible planets and night sky guide for November<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Marcy Curran<\/span>Visible planets and night sky guide: November is a great month for both planets and meteor showers! Here's how to see Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and the ongoing Taurids. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for November first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes?<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by C. Alex Young<\/span>Sun news November 9, 2026: Fast solar wind topped 800 km\/s, keeping G1 storms going. AR4566 fired another M flare. Auroras possible tonight! The post Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by EarthSky Voices<\/span>Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. He contributed to science and helped millions around the globe see why astronomy matters. The post Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Kelly Kizer Whitt<\/span>The Rubin Observatory in Chile has discovered a retrograde object in our solar system. It circles the sun in a highly inclined orbit beyond Neptune. The post Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth?<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Deborah Byrd<\/span>No matter where you are on Earth, we all see the same moon phase. So why can the moon look tilted, or even upside down, depending on where you are? The post Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUniverse Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUsing Vibrations and AI, Future Robotic Missions Could Handle Buried Rocks Autonomously<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.<\/div><\/li>Mars' Molten Heart is Long Gone, but Some Magma Chambers May Persist<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mars may be more volcanically active than we thought, according to new research. The Trace Gas Orbiter detected HCl, a chemical associated with magma, at a time of year that's difficult except by volcanic origins. The new research also identified new surface fissures on Mars that could be the source of the chemical.<\/div><\/li>A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover.\u00a0Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials.<\/div><\/li>
Earth Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThe enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> by Cristina Ortiz<\/span>The giant oarfish has a remarkable fin that could inspire quieter underwater robots and open new possibilities for ocean exploration and conservation. The post The enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Visible planets and night sky guide for November<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by Marcy Curran<\/span>Visible planets and night sky guide: November is a great month for both planets and meteor showers! Here's how to see Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and the ongoing Taurids. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for November first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes?<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by C. Alex Young<\/span>Sun news November 9, 2026: Fast solar wind topped 800 km\/s, keeping G1 storms going. AR4566 fired another M flare. Auroras possible tonight! The post Sun news: Auroras continue! More tonight at northern U.S. latitudes? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today<\/a><\/div>November 9, 2026<\/time> by EarthSky Voices<\/span>Carl Sagan was born on November 9, 1934. He contributed to science and helped millions around the globe see why astronomy matters. The post Carl Sagan born 92 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Kelly Kizer Whitt<\/span>The Rubin Observatory in Chile has discovered a retrograde object in our solar system. It circles the sun in a highly inclined orbit beyond Neptune. The post Backward world? Rubin finds a retrograde object past Neptune first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li>Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth?<\/a><\/div>November 8, 2026<\/time> by Deborah Byrd<\/span>No matter where you are on Earth, we all see the same moon phase. So why can the moon look tilted, or even upside down, depending on where you are? The post Do we all see the same moon phase from Earth? first appeared on EarthSky.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nUniverse Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUsing Vibrations and AI, Future Robotic Missions Could Handle Buried Rocks Autonomously<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.<\/div><\/li>Mars' Molten Heart is Long Gone, but Some Magma Chambers May Persist<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mars may be more volcanically active than we thought, according to new research. The Trace Gas Orbiter detected HCl, a chemical associated with magma, at a time of year that's difficult except by volcanic origins. The new research also identified new surface fissures on Mars that could be the source of the chemical.<\/div><\/li>A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover.\u00a0Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials.<\/div><\/li>
Universe Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nUsing Vibrations and AI, Future Robotic Missions Could Handle Buried Rocks Autonomously<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.<\/div><\/li>Mars' Molten Heart is Long Gone, but Some Magma Chambers May Persist<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Mars may be more volcanically active than we thought, according to new research. The Trace Gas Orbiter detected HCl, a chemical associated with magma, at a time of year that's difficult except by volcanic origins. The new research also identified new surface fissures on Mars that could be the source of the chemical.<\/div><\/li>A Perseverance Experiment Could Help Astronauts Prepare for Dust Storms on Mars<\/a><\/div>November 10, 2026<\/time> Researchers at Washington University examined how dust interacts with the spacesuit swatches on the Perseverance Rover.\u00a0Future missions to Mars require that planners account for the effects of dust exposure on humans and materials.<\/div><\/li>