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Sunflowers and clouds
Marcia White Bower captured this photo earlier this month in Syracuse, New York.
August 26, 2018
NASA Selfies app lets you play astronaut
We've had lots of fun playing with this app over the past few days. It lets you generate snapshots of yourself in a virtual spacesuit, posing in front of places like the Orion Nebula or the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
August 25, 2018
Watch for the full Sturgeon Moon
On both August 25 and 26, 2018, the brilliant full moon drenches the nighttime with moonlight from dusk until dawn.
August 25, 2018
Hurricane Lane viewed from space
Hurricane Lane from the International Space Station on August 22. Lane has now weakened to a tropical storm, but Hawaii has already seen 40+ inches (over a meter) of rain.
August 25, 2018
Astronomers see a baby planet growing
They've confirmed for the 1st time that this newly formed planet - labeled PDS 70b - is still gathering material from the dust and gas around its star. They're literally watching this new world develop and grow.
August 24, 2018
See it! Moon sweeps past Mars
Mars is still at its best, and the moon has just swept past. Plus Saturn is nearby. Enjoy these photos from the EarthSky community.
August 24, 2018
How to catch Mercury before sunrise
Sure, the evening sky has 4 bright planets now. But - for the coming 2 weeks - the morning sky has Mercury! Here's how to spot it.
August 24, 2018
Moon and Mars on August 23
The moon and red planet Mars are the brightest and 3rd-brightest lights in the August night sky. Don't miss them.
August 23, 2018
Water worlds are likely common
Earth is a water world, and a new study suggests there may be many more water worlds out there, including some larger and wetter than our planet.
August 23, 2018
Why plants don’t get sunburn
Plants produce their own chemical sunscreens that protect them from harmful ultraviolet light.
August 23, 2018
