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Venus, Castor and Pollux line up on August 10
On the morning of August 10, 2022, notice our brightest planet, Venus, forming a line with the two bright Gemini stars, Castor and Pollux.
August 9, 2022
See Mars and Pleiades on August 10, morning
On the morning of August 10, 2022, look for Mars in the sunrise direction near the beautiful Pleiades star cluster. Nearby is reddish Aldebaran.
August 9, 2022
Can meteors make a sound? Scientists say yes
Is it possible to hear a meteor? Some people report hearing meteors make a sizzling sound. Scientists explain how you can hear a meteor.
August 9, 2022
How do meteorites survive their fiery journey to the ground?
Asteroid 2008 TC3 entered our atmosphere and scattered meteorites over Sudan. Researchers found the resulting meteorites came from the back of the asteroid.
August 8, 2022
Mars Sample Return mission steps forward
The Mars Sample Return mission is changing a bit, including the addition of 2 new Mars helicopters. It will bring the 1st-ever Mars samples to Earth in 2033.
August 8, 2022
UFOs – Ultra-red Flattened Objects – revealed by Webb
Astronomers analyzing new Webb images have found UFOs, or Ultra-red Flattened Objects. These UFOs are disk galaxies that only become visible in infrared light.
August 8, 2022
Launches and spaceflight updates: Week of August 8, 2022
Looking for this week’s Launches blog? Click here. EarthSky’s Launches blog, with Dave Adalian and Lia De La Cruz, brings...
August 8, 2022
Moon near fiery Antares August 6 and 7
Watch for the moon near fiery Antares on the evenings of August 6 and 7, 2022, floating near the summer Milky Way. They'll be a stirring sight!
August 7, 2022
Raining fish and frogs … for real
Click here to read many recent, documented accounts of raining fish and frogs. Yes, it's a real thing! Discover the causes here.
August 7, 2022
M81 and M82 as never seen before
Get a fresh look at galaxies M81 and M82 in Ursa Major. These incredible images combine hours of exposures and processing for a look at fine structures.
August 6, 2022
