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Full moon in Taurus on November 22-23
Full moon falls on November 23, 2018 at 05:39 UTC. Fullest moon for the Americas on the night of November 22.
November 22, 2018
Aurora and Milky Way over Norway
On November 6, Stephen Hanley captured this piece of an aurora beside the Milky Way in the sky over Skulsfjord, Norway. Thanks, Steve!
November 21, 2018
How rare are November hurricanes?
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is nearing an end, but November hurricanes do occur and they can be deadly.
November 20, 2018
Moon near Uranus on November 20
On the night of November 20, 2018, the moon is located along our line of sight to the faint planet Uranus. But don't expect to see Uranus in the moon's glare.
November 20, 2018
See it! The weekend’s meteor showers
Both Leonid and Taurid meteors were raining down this past weekend. Many said the Leonids were sparse this year, but the EarthSky community caught some! Photos here.
November 19, 2018
Lunar Outpost unveils small, exploratory moon rovers
Last week, the space technology startup Lunar Outpost publicly displayed its rover concept - the Lunar Resource Prospector - for the 1st time. The rovers may help pave the way for a human return to the moon.
November 18, 2018
New NASA video calls for return to moon and Mars
"We're returning to the moon, preparing to go beyond to Mars. We are going. We are NASA."
November 18, 2018
Merging galaxies fuel mega black holes
It hasn't been easy for astronomers to peer into the cores of merging galaxies. Dust obscures the view. Now, new research has given astronomers a better look.
November 18, 2018
Narwhal adopted by belugas
Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of why a narwhal was adopted by a group of beluga whales in Canada's St. Lawrence River.
November 18, 2018
Captive killer whales share personality traits with humans and chimps
Killer whales share some personality traits with humans and chimps - such as playfulness, independence, stubbornness, bravery, sensitivity and protectiveness - according to a new study.
November 18, 2018
