Join astronomers in tracking asteroids

Sign up to trigger asteroid observations on a global telescope network on Asteroid Day, June 30. Anyone can help! Sign up by 00:00 UTC on July 1.

Want to go stargazing?

Where to go stargazing in Georgia, plus a word about a new feature - Best Places to Stargaze, for people around the world - just launched at EarthSky.

Cygnus spacecraft’s fiery re-entry

Scientists aboard an aircraft caught the impressive streak and final breakup of the Orbital ATK Cygnus supply ship, as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on June 22.

Can we grow food on Mars?

Apparently we can, and you can view details in this video from a talk given at Mars One's recent private event in Amsterdam.

Warming temps to raise Zika virus risk

Global warming will cause more people to be exposed to the mosquito that carries Zika virus, says a new study. Why this mosquito is such a good virus-spreader.

See it! Solstice full moon photos

On June 20, 2016, the moon turns full at 11:02 UTC. The solstice arrives some 11.5 hours later, at 22:34 UTC. Solstice moon photos here from the EarthSky community.

Why your GPS twinkles

Radio signals twinkle much as stars do. This can have an effect on your GPS.

Measuring time in deep space

A scientist developing the Deep Space Atomic clock on why it’s key for future space missions.

Colombian volcano activity sparks concern

Ash plumes and tremors in Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano are raising fears of destructive mudflows and the possibility of an eruption.

Humans domesticated dogs twice, says study

New research suggests that dogs were domesticated not once, but twice, in different parts of the world.

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