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Watch 1,000 Lego astronauts soar to the edge of space
A high-altitude balloon carried a mini space-shuttle with 1,000 Lego astronauts to the edge of space. Watch the fun video here.
May 29, 2023
Manhattanhenge in 2023: When and where to see it
New Yorkers will have a few opportunities in 2023 to watch for Manhattanhenge, an alignment of the sunset along city streets. Get your cameras ready!
May 29, 2023
Frank Drake, SETI visionary, born on this date
May 28, 2023, would be the 93rd birthday of Frank Drake. He formulated the famous Drake equation in 1961, as a tool for contemplating alien civilizations.
May 28, 2023
2023 Atlantic hurricane outlook and list of names
On May 25, 2023, NOAA released its Atlantic hurricane outlook for the upcoming season. Read more here and get the list of 2023's hurricane names.
May 25, 2023
World’s oldest human footprint identified in South Africa
Scientists have identified a footprint in South Africa as the oldest human footprint currently known. A member of Homo sapiens created it 153,000 years ago.
May 25, 2023
John F. Kennedy moon landing speech made 62 years ago
On May 25, 1961, John F. Kennedy addressed the U.S. Congress, inspiring a nation to a moon landing. The Apollo missions, and the dream of a return to the moon.
May 25, 2023
How AI is helping astronomers
AI is helping astronomers process the staggering amounts of data they receive from observatories. It's even making new discoveries based on theoretical objects.
May 23, 2023
Help spot asteroids! The Daily Minor Planet needs you
NASA's new project, the Daily Minor Planet, is asking for you to help spot asteroids. Find out how to help here and learn more about the project.
May 19, 2023
What are hole-punch clouds, aka fallstreak holes?
Jets create hole-punch clouds. They're a type of cloud with a flat layer interrupted by a big hole, often with wisps at the center.
May 14, 2023
Media we love: The Doomsday Book
In this installment of Media we love, EarthSky editor Kelly Kizer Whitt recommends The Doomsday Book by Marshall Brain.
May 14, 2023
