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Meet Pismis 24, a glittering hotbed of star birth
NASA has released an incredible image of Pismis 24, a sparkling cluster of star formation. It's one of the nearest sites of massive star birth.
September 5, 2025
Rare Chi Cygnids are active! Maybe. Observing info here
The Chi Cygnids are a September meteor shower that shows increased activity every 5 years. And 2025 is one of those years! Observing info here.
September 4, 2025
Artificial photosynthesis breakthrough! Solar fuels to come?
Scientists have developed a new molecule that might bring artificial photosynthesis - and clean, sun-powered fuels - a step closer.
September 4, 2025
Mars’ interior might contain remnants of baby planets
A new study of seismic data from marsquakes shows that Mars' interior is lumpy. The debris, deep in the mantle, came from large impacts billions of years ago.
September 4, 2025
Bizarre ankylosaur with spikes is unlike any known dinosaur
Spicomellus afer, an early ankylosaur found in Morocco, had bizarre spikes all over its body. Those around its neck reach over 3 feet (1 meter) in length.
September 3, 2025
Butterfly nebula offers clues on how Earth-like planets form
New observations of the Butterfly nebula reveal a dust torus, energetic jets, and PAH formation, providing insight into how rocky planets like Earth assemble.
September 3, 2025
See the best deep-sky photos of August 2025 here
Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos for August 2025 from our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, send it in, too. We love to see them!
September 3, 2025
Stunning new solar flare images show unprecedented detail
New solar flare images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal a solar flare and coronal loops in unprecedented high-resolution detail.
September 2, 2025
Afghanistan earthquake: Impassable roads, inclement weather
The Taliban, which rules war-torn Afghanistan, has asked the world for help with recovery efforts following Sunday's 6.0-magnitude Afghanistan earthquake.
September 2, 2025
Sudan landslide flattens village, leaves uncertain death toll
There are conflicting reports of the death toll today, following Sunday's Sudan landslide in the remote Marra Mountains. But it appears hundreds are dead.
September 2, 2025
