A view of the Milky Way galaxy in unprecedented radio color

Astronomers released a new radio view of our Milky Way galaxy on October 29, 2025. It's the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way yet.

Transient flashes in ’50s sky plates still puzzle scientists

Scientists see mysterious transient flashes of light in 1950s sky images from the Palomar Observatory. It was before the 1st satellites. What were they?

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica and Cuba, heads toward Bermuda

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica just after 1:00 p.m. EDT on October 28, 2025. Some 70% of the country is still without power.

Rare fossils show how duck-billed dinosaurs appeared in life

Scientists have reconstructed the outer body features of two 66-million-year-old duck-billed dinosaurs, uncovering exquisite details such as scales and hooves.

Why were prehistoric insects so enormous?

Hundreds of millions of years ago, giant insects were common on Earth. In fact, prehistoric insects were here before the dinosaurs!

U.S. winter weather outlook and how La Niña will factor in

La Niña has developed and should stay in place through February. This will impact the winter weather outlook for the U.S., but it depends on your location.

Bats that shine in the dark are nature’s Halloween surprise

A team of scientists has discovered 6 bats that glow under ultraviolet light, but they don't know why. Here's why this is a mystery.

Awe-inspiring Comet Lemmon photos from our community

Enjoy these editor's picks of EarthSky community photos of Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6). It's currently on its way toward closest approach to the sun.

New possible volcanic exomoon orbiting searing hot exoplanet

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope said they've found evidence of a possible volcanic exomoon orbiting the hot Jupiter exoplanet WASP-39b.

Double stars: How to find, observe and enjoy them

This observing guide gives you a range of choices for seeing double stars with your eyes alone, with binoculars or with a telescope. And some are easy to find.