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Space
A rocket will hit the moon on August 5: New animation here!
A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the moon at 1:35 a.m. CDT on August 5, 2026. Who can see it? And what might you see? Answers here.
July 30, 2026
Earth
It’s Katmai bear cam season! Livestream here
The world-famous Katmai bear cam is live! Watch brown bears at Katmai National Park now and explore the livestream to learn more about these incredible animals.
July 30, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
What are star trails, and how do I photograph them?
Star trails are long-exposure photographs of stars taken as Earth turns, resulting in streaks of light across the sky. Here's how to photograph star trails.
July 30, 2026
Brightest Stars
Meet Delta Scorpii, aka Dschubba
Delta Scorpii, also known as Dschubba, is a variable star in the constellation Scorpius. With your eyes alone, you can check its brightness for yourself.
July 30, 2026
Sun
Sun news: Chunks of solar stuff on their way to Earth
Sun news July 30, 2026: A couple of faint CMEs are inbound for a glancing blow. Combined with coronal hole wind, they could spark G1 storms and auroras soon.
July 30, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for July and August
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. Find out about the glorious Milky way - and more - in this video. And see the moon near Capricornus tonight.
July 30, 2026
Space
Juno measures fiery Io’s subsurface temperature for 1st time
NASA's Juno spacecraft has measured Jupiter's moon Io's subsurface temperature for the 1st time, providing new clues about the tidally-heated volcanic world.
July 29, 2026
Earth
Meteotsunami hits Lake Winnebago after Wisconsin tornado
A meteotsunami occurs when a weather system causes the entire body of water to oscillate, creating sudden changes in water level along the shore.
July 29, 2026
Earth
Jimothy the raccoon is a survivor! Here’s why
Jimothy the raccoon has an inspiring story, showcasing how an animal can adapt - especially with the help of his mother - to overcome extraordinary challenges.
July 29, 2026
Earth
Earthquake in Japan triggers mall collapse in Kumamoto
A powerful earthquake in Japan caused a mall to collapse, leaving people missing and injured. The Japan Meteorological Agency said it registered magnitude 7.1.
July 28, 2026
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