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Kilauea is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island
Kilauea is erupting, following a 2-month pause. The volcano - on the Big Island of Hawaii - began erupting Sunday, September 10.
September 12, 2023
Morocco earthquake aid is complicated. How to donate
The New York Times reported that Morocco earthquake aid has been slow in coming in some areas. AP put together a great list of places to donate now.
September 12, 2023
Photos of Comet Nishimura from around the world
Check out these great photos of Comet Nishimura from the EarthSky community. The comet is going into the sun's glare now, it might still be visible.
September 10, 2023
Most distant galactic magnetic field yet, in galaxy 9io9
Astronomers using the ALMA telescope have taken a close look at galaxy 9io9. The galaxy's magnetic field is the most distant that scientists have yet seen.
September 10, 2023
Alderamin, or Alpha Cephei, is a fast-spinning star
Meet Alpha Cephei, in the constellation Cepheus the King. It’s spinning so fast that it appears like a slightly flattened beach ball.
September 10, 2023
Earth just had its hottest 3 months on record
The World Meteorological Organization said that the last three months were the hottest on record for Earth. See charts and hear what officials have to say.
September 8, 2023
The Habitable Worlds Observatory aims to spot alien life
NASA's future Habitable Worlds Observatory will analyze the atmospheres of exoplanets, looking for signatures of alien life. Read more about this mission.
September 8, 2023
Starlink satellite disintegrates over the Caribbean
Watch as a Starlink satellite disintegrates on video over the Caribbean on September 6, 2023. See 3 angles of the satellite burning up here.
September 7, 2023
Newly found bubble of galaxies, a billion light-years wide
Astronomers have discovered an immense bubble of galaxies, 820 million light-years from Earth and a billion light-years wide. They named it Ho'oleilana.
September 7, 2023
Space junk is increasing, and no one’s in charge of clean up
Space junk is an increasing problem. With more countries and private companies entering space, more junk is accumulating and no one is in charge of cleaning up.
September 7, 2023
