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Kelly Kizer Whitt

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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