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Kelly Kizer Whitt
Strange spiral in the night sky was a rocket fuel dump
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, many people in the U.S. and Canada reported seeing a strange spiral in the night sky. It was a fuel dump from a rocket.
August 13, 2025
9 mind-blowing space facts that will shock you
Read 9 mind-blowing space facts about Earth, the sun, our galaxy and universe that will surprise and delight you. You'll be a hit at your next dinner party!
August 12, 2025
You will love these planet-observing tips
Get our top tips for planet-observing, from the innermost and elusive Mercury out to faint blue Neptune and everything in between. Top tips here!
August 7, 2025
Wildfire in France is the largest since 1949
A large wildfire has rapidly spread through the Aude region of France, near the border with Spain. This wildfire in France is the largest in decades.
August 6, 2025
Sagittarius the Archer and its famous Teapot
The zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius the Archer contains the center of the Milky Way and a famous asterism known as the Teapot.
July 31, 2025
Grand Canyon fire explodes north, burning thousands of acres
The Grand Canyon fire that began on July 4, 2025, has exploded northward. It's now ballooned up to more than 94,000 acres.
July 30, 2025
Tsunami triggered by magnitude 8.8 earthquake
A magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Wednesday, July 30. The resulting 13-foot (4-meters) tsunami struck the Russian coast.
July 30, 2025
New Chandra images reveal glorious galaxies and more
New Chandra images highlight glittering spectacles of the cosmos, from star factories to black-hole-powered galaxies. See more about them here!
July 24, 2025
A hidden molecular cloud near our Milky Way’s center
Researchers have discovered a hidden molecular cloud in our Milky Way galaxy near its central bar. The area is likely a region of star birth.
July 18, 2025
Celebrate Arctic Sea Ice Day with belugas, bears and more
Arctic Sea Ice Day is today, July 15, 2025. And you can participate! Snap pics from a Beluga Boat with attached live cams and classify the whale bits you see.
July 15, 2025
