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Lost continent under Indian Ocean?
Evidence in rocks of a "lost continent," thought to be leftover after the ancient supercontinent Gondwana began breaking up some 200 million years ago.
February 6, 2017
Venus over Chicago skyline
Venus shines so brightly after sunset now that even the lights of Chicago can't hide it!
February 6, 2017
Jupiter starts retrograde on February 6
The best time to look for Jupiter is just ahead. Its retrograde motion begins today. A bright star, Spica in the constellation Virgo, is right next to it.
February 6, 2017
Vanishing ice volcanoes on Ceres?
Dwarf planet Ceres - largest body in the asteroid belt - has at least 1 known ice volcano. But that volcano might also have older siblings that disappeared over millions of years.
February 5, 2017
Seaside
Stefan Nillson took this shot at 5 a.m. on January 28 in Sweden. Brrrr but beautiful!
February 5, 2017
Moon near Aldebaran on February 5
Aldebaran is Taurus the Bull's brightest star. The February 5, 2017 moon isn't just passing near it. It's passing in front of it, as seen from some parts of the globe.
February 5, 2017
Frog tongue in super slo-mo action
Frog snags cricket with its ‘bungee cord’ tongue. Watch it in super slo-mo and find out why it works so well.
February 4, 2017
Winter sun halo
Fiona M. Donnelly captured this beautiful sun halo on February 1, 2017 in Smiths Falls, Ontario.
February 4, 2017
Lunar sunrise and the 1st quarter moon
Imagine watching a sunrise on the moon. Then see one, from afar.
February 3, 2017
