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True colors of Uranus and Neptune in newly processed images
Researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK have determined the true colors of Uranus and Neptune. They are much more similar than previously thought.
January 7, 2024
Weather on distant planet Tylos! Watch here
With 3 years of data, astronomers using the Hubble telescope say they've simulated weather patterns on distant planet Tylos some 800 light-years away.
January 5, 2024
The ESPRESSO planet-hunter looks at Jupiter
For the 1st time, astronomers have used an instrument designed to study exoplanets - ESPRESSO, on the Very Large Telescope - to observe the planet Jupiter.
January 5, 2024
Media we love: Planet Earth, Past and Present
Learn about Michael Carroll's book Planet Earth, Past and Present. The richly illustrated book looks at history, habitability, our solar system and more.
January 4, 2024
See a year of young moons in this photo composite
A young moon is when a thin crescent appears in the evening sky just after new moon. Enjoy this beautiful composite image of the 12 young moons of 2023.
January 3, 2024
Deep-sky photos for December 2023: Editor’s picks
Enjoy December 2023's gallery of editor's picks of deep-sky photos from our EarthSky community. If you have a photo to share, submit it to us!
January 3, 2024
Jupiter’s moon Io as you’ve never seen it
On December 30, 2023, the Juno spacecraft visited Jupiter's moon Io. It was the closest flyby of the volcanic moon in 20 years. See the images here.
January 3, 2024
Hubble watches spoke season in Saturn’s rings
NASA's Hubble telescope has recently observed spoke season in Saturn's rings. The spokes are ghostly transient features that appear and disappear seasonally.
January 3, 2024
The meridian: When does the sun cross it?
In the jargon of astronomers, the sun is said to make an upper meridian transit when it reaches its highest point for the day at solar noon (midday).
January 2, 2024
Today in science: Luna 1, 1st spacecraft headed to moon
Some historians believe the Soviet spacecraft Luna 1 was supposed to hit the moon. It didn't. However, it was the first earthly craft to sweep past the moon.
January 2, 2024
