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Deep-sky photos for April 2024: Editor’s picks
Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos for April 2024 from our EarthSky community. And if you have a great photo to share, send it in. We love to see them!
May 1, 2024
Sun activity archive for May 2024
Sun activity archive for May 2024. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
May 1, 2024
Eta Aquariid meteors are richer from the Southern Hemisphere
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is better in the Southern Hemisphere because sunrise comes later in May, where it's now autumn and they are moving toward winter.
May 1, 2024
List of SpaceX Starlink launches for April 2024
Here's a list of all the SpaceX Starlink launches for April 2024 from both the West and East Coasts. Plus, learn more about Starlink.
April 30, 2024
Meet the constellation Leo Minor the Little Lion
Leo Minor the Little Lion is a dim constellation that sits upon the back of the larger Leo the Lion. Read about how to see it in April and May skies.
April 30, 2024
Vultures are the best clean-up crew: Lifeform of the week
One might think of vultures as animals that make you cringe, but, really, they win the gold medal for cleaning the environment and protecting us from disease.
April 29, 2024
Oldest evidence of Earth’s magnetic field in Greenland rocks
The oldest signatures of Earth’s magnetic field, from 3.7 billion years ago, were found in rocks from Greenland's Isua Supracrustal Belt region.
April 29, 2024
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints
Dinosaur tracks from 150 million years ago remain preserved at high altitudes outside Ouray, Colorado. Now they're on public lands, and you can visit!
April 28, 2024
Giant magnetar eruption is 1st seen in another galaxy
The European INTEGRAL satellite detected a giant magnetar eruption of gamma rays. This rare, powerful event is the first witnessed in another galaxy.
April 28, 2024
Tornadoes ravage central US, more expected today
Severe storms with tornadoes caused destruction in the central US on Friday. More severe storms are forecast for the middle of the country for Saturday.
April 27, 2024
