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Kelly Kizer Whitt
Rare timelapse of red sprites and the southern Milky Way
Dan Zafra of Capture the Atlas shared a rare timelapse of red sprites - fleeting flashes above lightning storms - and the southern Milky Way. See it here!
October 23, 2025
Auriga the Charioteer and bright Capella on October evenings
Auriga the Charioteer is a north circumpolar constellation best viewed on autumn and winter evenings. Its star Capella is the 6th brightest star in the sky.
October 23, 2025
Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun
Proxima Centauri is the nearest star to our sun at 4.22 light-years away. It's home to at least 3 planets and has massive solar flares.
October 22, 2025
Saturn’s rings are weird and wonderful: 10 facts here
Saturn's rings are a glorious highlight of our solar system. But how long have they existed? And what will happen to them? Find out all that and more.
October 19, 2025
Why do dolls creep us out? It’s the uncanny valley effect
For many, dolls creep us out. Their lifelike - but not quite human - aspect can trigger the uncanny valley effect. Hear more from scientists about this effect.
October 14, 2025
Lights out for birds during fall migration!
Turn the lights out for birds during fall and spring migration. Check out the links here to maps that show when birds are passing over the area where you live.
October 12, 2025
New details about Betelbuddy, Betelgeuse’s companion star
A new study has discovered more about Betelgeuse's little companion, Betelbuddy. The star is younger and larger than predicted.
October 10, 2025
1 to 2 Starlink satellites are falling back to Earth each day
There are now 1 to 2 Starlink satellites falling back to Earth each day, burning up in the atmosphere with consequences not fully understood.
October 8, 2025
EF-5 tornado drought ends as NWS upgrades Enderlin tornado
The 12-year-long drought of EF-5 tornadoes ended in 2025 after the NWS upgraded the Enderlin, North Dakota, tornado from June 2025 to an EF-5 tornado.
October 6, 2025
World Space Week is October 4 to 10. Find events here
World Space Week dates back to 1999 and runs every year from October 4 to 10. This year, the theme is living in space. Find events near you here.
October 2, 2025
