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Kelly Kizer Whitt

Webb reveals more record-breaking galaxies

Scientists are finding record-breaking galaxies in Webb images that may have existed when the universe was less than 200 million years old.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 27, 2022

Space

Launches and spaceflight updates: Week of July 25, 2022

China launched an unknown payload on Friday (July 29, 2022). An uncontrolled re-entry was planned, for the 2nd time this month.

July 25, 2022

Pluto terrain in rainbow colors

Take a look at Pluto in this rich false-color image. The colors help to highlight the differences in the dwarf planet's terrain.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 23, 2022

Kitt Peak update after June wildfire

A wildfire reached Kitt Peak on July 17, 2022. Kitt Peak National Observatory is now working toward restoring the site so operations can continue.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 22, 2022

Monarch butterflies added to Red List of endangered species

Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. But there are ways you can help. Read how to make a difference, here.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 22, 2022

Oldest galaxy yet seen by Webb Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope imaged a galaxy that existed when the universe was just 300 million years old. It is the oldest galaxy we've ever seen.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 21, 2022

Closest supermoon of 2022 is July 13

The closest supermoon of the year will be today! On July 13, 2022. The moon will lie 222,089 miles (357,418 km) from Earth.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 13, 2022

Saturn’s moon Titan will occult a star on July 9

Titan will occult a background star on the morning of July 9, 2022. You can see Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, with a small telescope.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 5, 2022

Planetary lineup: How long can you see it?

Look now before sunrise to see the planetary lineup of the 5 bright planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn - plus see photos here!

Kelly Kizer Whitt

July 1, 2022

Geomagnetic storms: Will you lose power where you live?

Scientists studied past geomagnetic storms to learn more about how strong storms affect the power grid. The maps here show areas most at risk.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

June 29, 2022

Kelly Kizer Whitt

Kelly Kizer Whitt - EarthSky’s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube - writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She's been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children's picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.