Vulpecula the Fox is a small constellation inside the Summer Triangle. Amateur astronomers go here to spot the Coathanger Cluster and the Dumbbell Nebula.
EarthSky community member John Ashley captured a comet - and satellite trails - crisscrossing the Arizona night sky on July 9, 2024. Watch his video here.
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, resulting in a vicious loop. The fires create dark clouds of soot that increase temperatures and dry out the atmosphere.
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.
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