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Kelly Kizer Whitt

NASA announces Mars rock as a potential biosignature

NASA said at a press conference on September 10, 2025, that a Mars rock explored by the Perseverance rover is a potential biosignature.

Cepheus the King: The constellation that looks like a house

The constellation Cepheus the King is visible from the Northern Hemisphere every night of the year due to its close location to Polaris, the North Star.

Is Earendel the most distant star? Or a star cluster?

A new study using the James Webb Space Telescope shows that Earendel - thought to be the most distant star known - might be a cluster of stars.

Meet Pismis 24, a glittering hotbed of star birth

NASA has released an incredible image of Pismis 24, a sparkling cluster of star formation. It's one of the nearest sites of massive star birth.

JUICE mission to Jupiter completes Venus flyby

The JUICE mission successfully performed a gravity assist around Venus on August 31, 2025, helping it pick up speed for its long journey to Jupiter.

Labor Day: Learn its history and traditions

Labor Day is a federal US holiday that falls on the first Monday in September and is considered the unofficial end of summer.

Sagitta the Arrow lies inside the Summer Triangle

Sagitta the Arrow is a dim constellation that lies inside the Summer Triangle. It contains one Messier object, a small globular cluster.

Aquila the Eagle soars along the Milky Way

Aquila the Eagle is home to the bright star Altair, which forms one corner in the Summer Triangle. Look for it in the evening sky from July to November.

Capricornus the Sea-goat has an arrowhead shape

Capricornus the Sea-goat is can be spotted in September and October, and is formed in the shape of an arrowhead. One Messier object, M30, is found within.

Delphinus the Dolphin has a graceful kite shape

Delphinus the Dolphin is a petite constellation that looks like the animal it's supposed to represent. Look for the dolphin leaping under the Summer Triangle.

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