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Deborah Byrd

See the penumbral eclipse of the Hunter’s Moon on October 18-19

You're more likely to see the eclipse from Europe or Africa than from North America. As seen from eastern North America, the eclipse will be ongoing at moonrise Friday evening.

Deborah Byrd

October 17, 2013

Early Orionid and aurora

In 2013, the Orionids are expected to peak on the morning of October 21, but a bright moon will interfere with the shower.

Deborah Byrd

October 17, 2013

California diver finds 18-foot-long sea creature

The diver - Jasmine Santana of the Catalina Island Marine Institute - reportedly thought, "I have to drag this thing out of here or nobody will believe me."

Deborah Byrd

October 16, 2013

Scores killed or hurt as earthquakes rock southern Philippines

It was 8:12 a.m. on October 15 when the ground began to shake in the southern Philippine islands. Dozens dead, scores injured. Multiple strong aftershocks.

Deborah Byrd

October 15, 2013

Star trails, moon trail, over Monument Valley

The bright light in this 25-minute exposure by Victor Goodpasture is the moon.

Deborah Byrd

October 13, 2013

Juno craft, headed for Jupiter, resumes full flight operations

After a temporary glitch that occurred after Juno's flyby of Earth on Wednesday - and after a short period in safe mode - the Jupiter-bound craft is fully functioning again.

Deborah Byrd

October 12, 2013

Seljalandsfoss waterfall in south Iceland

The rock outcropping behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall lets you walk all the way around the fall. But ... you'll get wet.

Deborah Byrd

October 11, 2013

Raw images from Juno spacecraft’s Earth flyby

More images will be released soon, from Juno's flyby of Earth on Wednesday. Plus check out a simulation of Juno's unique perspective on Jupiter in 2016.

Deborah Byrd

October 11, 2013

Three photos of October 8 aurora

Everyone said the reds were amazing. These three separate images, from three different photographers, show it's true.

Deborah Byrd

October 10, 2013

Study suggests long-ago collisions among Pluto satellites

A new computer model suggests a series of Pluto satellites colliding, breaking to pieces, moving outward and then rebuilding.

Deborah Byrd

October 9, 2013

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd (asteroid 3505 Byrd) helps edit EarthSky.org and is a frequent host of EarthSky videos. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named in her honor in 1990, a Public Service Award from the National Science Board in 2003, and the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society in 2020. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.