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Kelly Kizer Whitt

Vulpecula the Fox lies inside the Summer Triangle

Vulpecula the Fox is a small constellation inside the Summer Triangle. Amateur astronomers go here to spot the Coathanger Cluster and the Dumbbell Nebula.

Media we love: Archaeology from Space by Sarah Parcak

Archaeology from Space by Sarah Parcak explains how satellite imagery can reveal hidden antiquities from the Egyptians, Maya, Vikings and more.

Satellite trails – and a comet – crisscross Arizona sky

EarthSky community member John Ashley captured a comet - and satellite trails - crisscrossing the Arizona night sky on July 9, 2024. Watch his video here.

The Penguin and the Egg, interacting galaxies from Webb

The Penguin and the Egg are 2 interacting galaxies that will one day merge. Webb released this image for its 2nd anniversary of science observations.

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.

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.

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.

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is 190 years old, scientists say

Scientists said Jupiter's Great Red Spot has persisted for around 190 years. They believe it's not the same storm astronomers saw on Jupiter in the 1600s.

Heatwave in U.S. East as 2024 summer begins

Heatwave in U.S. East! It's scorching the eastern half of the U.S. as summer sets in. More on the heatwave and a new heat risk map, here.