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Deborah Byrd

U.S. sees another bright fireball on September 27

September 2013 has been busy for sightings of bright fireballs. The one at 11:33 p.m. local time on September 27 was the 14th fireball sighting in the U.S. in September.

Deborah Byrd

September 28, 2013

6.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Pakistan on September 28

In a region of Pakistan said to be "desperate" following Tuesday's large earthquake, another earthquake struck earlier today.

Deborah Byrd

September 28, 2013

Two moons in the sky of Mars

Imagine standing on Mars, looking up, and seeing these two little moons passing overhead.

Deborah Byrd

September 27, 2013

Over 400 reports of large fireball over U.S. Midwest on September 26

People in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin saw it.

Deborah Byrd

September 26, 2013

Tree, twilight, planets

This photo looks west after sunset, in a darkening sky. That's where you'll find Venus, and hopefully Saturn.

Deborah Byrd

September 26, 2013

7.0-magnitude earthquake off coast of central Peru on September 25

USGS reported strong earthquake off coast of central Peru on September 25. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of possible local events, but no Pacific-wide warning.

Deborah Byrd

September 25, 2013

New island off Pakistan’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake can cause a new island to rise from the sea floor. This one appeared on Tuesday, September 24, following the 7.7-magnitude Pakistan earthquake.

Deborah Byrd

September 25, 2013

Powerful earthquake strikes Pakistan, raises new island

Hundreds are dead following a large quake that struck in a mountainous region of Pakistan. A new island has risen off Pakistan's coast.

Deborah Byrd

September 24, 2013

Which cities are most at risk for a natural disaster?

Tokyo-Yokohama, the Pearl River Delta and Osaka-Kobe are the riskiest metropolitan areas in the world. Otherwise ... does your city make the list?

Deborah Byrd

September 24, 2013

360-degree, 3-hour star trail panorama

Vincent Brady Photographer captured this image at Logan's Pass, Glacier National Park, with a nod to Ansel Adams. Thank you Vincent!

Deborah Byrd

September 24, 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.