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Blue Ghost ends its pioneering mission with the sunset
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission has come to a successful end with the setting of the sun on the moon, as it enters 2 weeks of darkness.
March 19, 2025
A superb Venus inferior conjunction by Guy Ottewell
Venus will pass between Earth and the sun on March 22-23. You might be able to see Venus in both the morning and evening twilight for a few days before then.
March 18, 2025
Look for equinox shadows in a direct line from west to east
Equinox shadows are unique. On this day - and only this day - the tip of an upright stick's shadow follows a straight path, west to east, all day long.
March 18, 2025
Life on Mars? Odd rings and spots tantalize scientists
Two new science papers make the case that "leopard spot" and "poppy seed" features in an ancient river rock might be the long-sought evidence for life on Mars.
March 17, 2025
A rare and elusive frog found again after 130 years
A frog was found again after 130 years! Learn how a the team of scientists finally found one of the rarest and most elusive amphibians.
March 17, 2025
Enormous glaciers on Snowball Earth helped life evolve
A new study says that glaciers covering our planet during a Snowball Earth period likely helped give life an evolutionary boost.
March 16, 2025
Can your independent cat make friends with others?
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and elusive creatures. But can a cat form a friendship with another cat? How about a dog?
March 16, 2025
Exciting! 4 new mini-Earth exoplanets at nearby star
Astronomers have confirmed 4 mini-Earth exoplanets orbiting Barnard's Star, a red dwarf and the closest single star to our solar system.
March 16, 2025
NOAA expects a tornado outbreak in the Southeast on March 15
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center calls for the possibility of a tornado outbreak in the Deep South today, March 15, 2025. Read more about it here.
March 15, 2025
Total lunar eclipse. Astonishing images here!
A total lunar eclipse was visible for many skywatchers around the world yesterday night. Did you see it? Here are some amazing images for you to enjoy.
March 14, 2025
