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Webb’s 1st Mars images: A heat map and more
Webb's 1st Mars images and spectra were released on September 19, 2022 ... and wow! It's like seeing a whole new Mars.
September 19, 2022
Voyager 1: 1st portrait of Earth and moon 45 years ago today
On September 18, 1977, as it headed toward the outer solar system, Voyager 1 looked back and acquired a stunning image of our Earth and moon.
September 18, 2022
Media we love: The Age of Miracles
Media we love! Deborah Byrd recommends The Age of Miracles, apocalyptic fiction set against the background of an unexplained natural slowing in Earth's spin.
September 18, 2022
Moon by Castor and Pollux September 20 and 21
On the mornings of September 20 and 21, 2022, look for the moon by Castor and Pollux, also known as the Twin stars of the constellation Gemini.
September 18, 2022
Launches: Blue Origin crewed flights grounded
Today's Launches: The FAA has grounded crewed flights aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard until it can complete an investigation of a mishap on September 12, 2022.
September 18, 2022
Launches: CAPSTONE recovery efforts continue
In Launches: Controllers improved communications with the CAPSTONE spacecraft following a loss of control on September 8, 2022.
September 18, 2022
Pavo and Indus, the Peacock and the Indian
Pavo and Indus, the constellations of the Peacock and Indian, respectively, are viewing targets for southern observers in the month of September.
September 17, 2022
Media we love: The book A Cloud a Day
Media we love: EarthSky editors recommend "A Cloud a Day," a gorgeous book for those who love to gaze upward, filled with rich photos and informative text.
September 16, 2022
How Saturn’s lost moon Chrysalis became its rings
A new study suggests Saturn's lost moon Chrysalis came too close to Saturn and was torn apart, forming the ring system we see today.
September 15, 2022
Moon near Mars September 16 and 17 mornings
Watch for the moon near Mars, midnight to dawn, on the mornings of September 16 and 17, 2022. Then keep watching! Mars is getting brighter!
September 15, 2022
