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Earth
Dino-killing asteroid caused global tsunami
The dino-killing asteroid of 66 million years ago created a global tsunami, with some 30,000 times the energy of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
October 5, 2022
Astronomy Essentials
Comet 2022 E3 might brighten to binocular range
Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) is headed toward the inner solar system. In early 2023, it should be visible in binoculars as it graces our skies. Learn more here.
October 5, 2022
Today's Image
‘After’ photos of DART’s collision with an asteroid
See amazing 'after' photos of DART's collision with a tiny asteroid moon on September 26. Follow-up images show comet-like debris tails almost as long as Earth!
October 5, 2022
Human World
Space
Launches: NASA and ESA look to the moon
In Launches: NASA and ESA reaffirmed their intent to cooperate on lunar missions at the 2022 International Astronautical Congress held in September in Paris.
October 5, 2022
Human World
Space
Launches: Crew-5 launched to ISS Wednesday
Launches: NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station on October 5, 2022. Read more.
October 5, 2022
Sun
Sun activity: M flare and filament eruption
After high activity in recent days, sun activity on October 5, 2022, is back to moderate. We did see a beautiful, near-simultaneous flare and filament eruption.
October 5, 2022
Tonight
See the moon near Saturn, October 4 and 5
You can spot the moon near Saturn on the evenings of October 4 and 5, 2022. The moon is waxing, heading toward full phase.
October 4, 2022
Space
Sputnik launched 65 years ago
The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik I satellite into Earth orbit on October 4, 1957. Sputnik’s unassuming beep ushered in the Space Age 65 years ago.
October 4, 2022
Space
Launches: SpaceX Starlink launches for October. Watch here
SpaceX's next Starlink launch will take flight at 23:48 UTC on October 4 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Watch here.
October 3, 2022
Space
Heatwave on Jupiter, from its aurora
Scientists have discovered a heatwave on Jupiter, thought to be generated and driven by the giant planet's mighty auroras.
October 3, 2022
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