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Kelly Kizer Whitt

Pavo and Indus, the Peacock and the Indian

Pavo and Indus, the constellations of the Peacock and Indian, respectively, are viewing targets for southern observers in the month of September.

Media we love: The book A Cloud a Day

Media we love: EarthSky editors recommend "A Cloud a Day," a gorgeous book for those who love to gaze upward, filled with rich photos and informative text.

How Saturn’s lost moon Chrysalis became its rings

A new study suggests Saturn's lost moon Chrysalis came too close to Saturn and was torn apart, forming the ring system we see today.

Rare space diamonds found in meteorites

Scientists have confirmed the existence of space diamonds known as lonsdaleite, and they said they were created when a dwarf planet and asteroid collided.

Dino death due to volcano-asteroid double whammy

A new study says that dino death on Earth - 66 million years ago - was due to a one-two punch from both an asteroid strike and mega volcanoes.

2022 was 3rd hottest summer in US

The U.S. just had its 3rd hottest summer on record. From June 1 to August 31, 2022, temperatures averaged 73.9 F (23.2 C). Read more about the summer weather.

Planetary heist: Massive stars steal planets

Scientists are explaining why massive stars could have distant, Jupiter-size planets: They might steal them from stellar nurseries in a planetary heist.

Asteroid Juno at its best now, around opposition

Asteroid Juno reached opposition on September 7, 2022. As the full moon wanes early next week, you can try to spot Juno in the darker sky.

Tarantula Nebula and baby giant stars in new Webb image

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, revealing stellar nurseries and protostars.

The summer Milky Way in photos from our readers

Enjoy these images of the summer Milky Way taken by friends of EarthSky. Have a great pic to share? Submit it to us in our Community Photos!

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