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Kelly Kizer Whitt
February 28 planet parade? Here’s what you’ll really see
Rumors of a February 28 planet parade are sweeping the internet. Will you be able to see 6 planets in a line? Get the details here.
February 28, 2026
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A mud volcano erupted in Colombia on Wednesday night
A mud volcano erupted in Colombia on the evening of February 25, 2026. No one was injured but some livestock were killed. See the eruption here.
February 26, 2026
Meet Canis Minor the Lesser Dog and bright Procyon
Canis Minor is a small constellation with 1 notably bright star, Procyon. The constellation of the Lesser Dog follows Orion the Hunter across the sky.
February 25, 2026
Why is the snowman shape so common in the Kuiper Belt?
Scientists at MSU have modeled the process of gravitational collapse that they say creates the snowman shape that is so common in the outer solar system.
February 24, 2026
NASA says it failed Starliner astronauts, blasts Boeing
In a press conference on February 19, 2026, NASA administrator Jared Isaacman took responsibility for the agency's failures during the 2024 Starliner flight.
February 19, 2026
Fire weather threatens a large swath of the US
Critical fire weather will threaten much of the southwestern and central US on Thursday. Wildfires already plagued parts of Oklahoma and Kansas on Tuesday.
February 19, 2026
For you, Valentine. Heart photos from nature
This Valentine’s Day, we find so much to love in the many heart shapes right here on Earth and all the way out in remote spots of the universe.
February 13, 2026
New clues to how giant galaxies formed in the early universe
Astronomers studying giant galaxies in the early universe have found some 40 galaxies tied together that will likely transform into 1 huge elliptical.
February 12, 2026
Meteorite hunting? Here’s tips on how to find one
Meteorite hunters look for rocks different from their surroundings. Later, they analyze the properties of unusual rocks to confirm it's a meteorite.
February 6, 2026
What are the best targets for binoculars?
The best targets for binoculars in the night sky are the moon, planets, star clusters and nebulae. You can even catch the smudge of distant galaxies in them.
February 4, 2026
