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Cristina Ortiz
Photos of AR3590, biggest sunspot of Solar Cycle 25 so far
Did you get to see epic AR3590? If not, here's the story of a sunspot that has made history! And check out our YouTube videos as well.
March 2, 2024
Venus and Mars closest on February 21 and 22, 2024
Venus and Mars were closest on February 21 and 22. Did you miss them? Don't worry, we compiled a gallery of EarthSky community photos, showing this cosmic duo.
February 24, 2024
Whales are the biggest living animals: Lifeform of the week
Whales are not just the biggest animals on the planet, they have smashed other records, too. And they way they communicate and eat ... Wow!
February 18, 2024
Zebras, beautiful and endangered: Lifeform of the week
Happy International Zebra Day! It's a great opportunity to raise awareness about zebras - best known for their beautiful stripes - and their endangered status.
January 31, 2024
Ocean sunfish are odd, gentle giants: Lifeform of the week
Because normal is boring, we love this large and odd-looking fish. Read more about ocean sunfish, the gentle giants, and watch a video.
January 21, 2024
See a year of young moons in this photo composite
A young moon is when a thin crescent appears in the evening sky just after new moon. Enjoy this beautiful composite image of the 12 young moons of 2023.
January 3, 2024
Geminid meteor shower 2023: Cool photos!
See the best photos of the Geminid meteor shower of 2023 from our talented community of photographers, from all over the world.
December 15, 2023
Emperor penguins: A report from the Antarctic
EarthSky friend Eliot Herman took a trip to the Antarctic, where he had the opportunity to see emperor penguins. Read his report and enjoy his amazing images.
December 15, 2023
Deep-sky photos October 2023: Editor’s picks
Enjoy this gallery of the best deep-sky photos of October 2023 from our EarthSky community. If you have a photo to share, send it in. We love to see them!
November 1, 2023
Solar eclipse photos keep coming, and they’re awesome
Solar eclipse photos from October 14, 2023, still haven't stopped coming in. Here are a few more great ones! Thanks to all who contributed.
October 20, 2023
