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Kelly Kizer Whitt

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS may be disintegrating

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which had a chance to be a bright comet in September and October, may be disintegrating. See finder maps here.

Death Valley to break all-time Earth heat record?

The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 131 F (55 C) for Death Valley National Park in California on Thursday. Will it set a new record?

See NASA images of the 2 large asteroids that passed Earth

When 2 large asteroids passed our planet in late June, NASA captured images of these near-Earth space rocks. And 1 was hiding a tiny moon.

Coming soon! Jupiter and Mars conjunction before dawn

Start watching July mornings for the upcoming Jupiter and Mars conjunction. The neighboring planets will get closer, culminating on August 14, 2024.
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The Tunguska explosion rocked Siberia 116 years ago

The Tunguska explosion on June 30, 1908, is the largest asteroid impact in recorded history. It flattened 830 square miles of Siberian forest.

Hercules the Strongman and a great globular cluster

Hercules the Strongman is a great constellation to view in summer. With only a pair of binoculars you can see the globular cluster M13 in the Keystone.

Lyra the Harp contains Vega, a summer gem

Lyra the Harp is a constellation that hosts the second brightest star in the northern sky, Vega. Look for it on summer nights.

Russian satellite breakup sends ISS astronauts to shelter

A Russian satellite breakup on June 26, 2024, sent astronauts aboard the space station to their shelters until it became clear the debris was not in their path.

Cygnus the Swan flies along the Milky Way

Cygnus the Swan is a constellation that lies atop the Milky Way. Its brightest star, Deneb, is part of the Summer Triangle.

Large wildfires create fire weather: A vicious loop

Large wildfires create fire weather, resulting in a vicious loop. The fires create dark clouds of soot that increase temperatures and dry out the atmosphere.