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Young moon at dusk; meteors after midnight
On November 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2020, enjoy the beautiful presence of a waxing crescent moon covered over in earthshine in the west after sunset. Then, after midnight, watch for meteors in the annual Leonid meteor shower.
November 16, 2020
This asteroid just skimmed Earth’s atmosphere
The asteroid - 2020 VT4 - is estimated to be between 16 and 36 feet (5-11 meters). It skimmed the top of our atmosphere on Friday, November 13, 2020. Astronomers spotted it one day later.
November 16, 2020
Scientists discover ancient lake bed deep beneath Greenland ice
The ancient lake bed, sealed more than a mile under Greenland ice, may be hundreds of thousands or millions of years old, and contain unique fossil and chemical traces of past climates and life.
November 14, 2020
Comet C/2020 M3 (Atlas) is closest November 14
Discovered last June, Comet C/2020 M3 (Atlas) is closest to Earth - millions of miles away - on Saturday, November 14, 2020. It's in an easy-to-find location, if you have a dark sky. Charts and photos here.
November 14, 2020
November butterflies!
Lovely photos of November butterflies from an ashram garden in India.
November 14, 2020
Leonid meteor shower is building to a peak
The peak of the Leonids is likely to be before sunup on November 17, 2020. But people already catching some Leonids. Keep an eye out this weekend.
November 14, 2020
Taurid meteors rain down in November
The South and North Taurid meteor showers ramble along during November and often produce fireballs. Beautiful Taurid photos from EarthSky community members - plus more about the shower - here.
November 12, 2020
What is a supernova?
A supernova is a star's colossal explosion at the end of its life, potentially outshining its entire galaxy. Read about the causes and types of supernovae here.
November 12, 2020
Bridenstine to step down as NASA administrator
Jim Bridenstine is leaving the post of NASA chief administrator.
November 12, 2020
2020 Atlantic hurricane season busiest on record
The formation of Subtropical Storm Theta on November 10 over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean made the 2020 season the most active on the 169-year record.
November 11, 2020
