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New Mars and Deimos pics from revealing Hera flyby

Hera is on its way to investigate the aftermath of our collision with an asteroid. But first it flew past Mars. See the new Mars and Deimos pics here.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 14, 2025

Look for amazing Omega Centauri, using Spica as a guide

Omega Centauri is the largest globular star cluster visible to the eye alone. In the spring, the star Spica can lead you to the giant globular cluster.

Bruce McClure

March 14, 2025

Narwhals play and forage using their amazing tusks

Scientists observing narwhals with drones in the Arctic found these whales use their tusks to go after fish and engage in play-like behavior.

Shireen Gonzaga

March 14, 2025

Total lunar eclipse of Full Worm Moon tonight, March 13-14!

Overnight on March 13-14, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the March Full Worm Moon visible from the Western Hemisphere.

Marcy Curran

March 13, 2025

Uranus discovered by accident on this date in 1781

William Herschel spotted Uranus in 1781 during a routine survey of the stars. It was the 1st new planet found since ancient times.

Editors of EarthSky

March 13, 2025

Powerful supernovas led to at least 2 mass extinctions

Researchers said that 2 of Earth's 5 mass extinction events were likely the result of nearby supernovas destroying Earth's ozone layer.

EarthSky Voices

March 12, 2025

Remains of destroyed planet found lurking in Helix Nebula

Mysterious X-ray signals coming from the Helix Nebula most likely originate from the debris of a destroyed planet near a white dwarf star, a new study suggests.

Paul Scott Anderson

March 12, 2025

128 new Saturn moons just announced. Incredible!

Astronomers have discovered a whopping 128 new Saturn moons. This brings Saturn's moon total to 274, by far the most of any planet in our solar system.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 11, 2025