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Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.

Delta Aquariid meteors peak in moonlight

By and in Astronomy Essentials | 3 hours ago
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You might see a meteor in moonlight, or catch one Tuesday in the very narrow window between moonset and dawn. Or just wait. This shower will still be producing meteors at the Perseids’ peak in August.

Moon between Antares and Saturn

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It’s getting exciting up there! We’re headed for a brightest Mars, and a long lunar eclipse, on July 27. Get in the mood by identifying Saturn and red star Antares near tonight’s moon.

These spacecraft are studying Mars dust

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Raging, planet-wide dust storms – like the one going on now – happen only every 6 to 8 years on Mars. Here’s how NASA spacecraft are studying it, plus a cool before-and-after video! 

Mars is now brighter than since 2003

By in Astronomy Essentials | 1 day ago
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It’s bright. It’s red. It’s in the sky nearly all night. What is it!? It’s Mars, and it’ll shine brilliantly throughout July and August.

A week away from brightest Mars

By in Astronomy Essentials | Today's Image | 2 days ago
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We’re 1 week away from Mars’ 2018 opposition, best appearance of Mars since 2003. It’s extremely bright and very red, ascending in the east each evening now, crossing the sky for the rest of the night. Photos from the EarthSky community here.

Dust storm rolls in on Mars

By in Today's Image | 2 days ago
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Forecast for Mars: dust! This smaller storm appeared on Mars in April 2018, prior to the planet-wide storm happening now.

Apollo and the moon-landing hoax

By in Human World | Space | 3 days ago
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Why do people persist in denying that human beings landed on the moon?

Today in science: 1st footsteps on moon

By in Human World | Space | 3 days ago
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Today is the 49th anniversary of humanity’s historic first steps on the moon. The story in pictures, here.

Volcanic mood rings

By in Earth | Today's Image | 5 days ago
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The crater lakes at the summit of Kelimutu volcano in Indonesia change colors from day to day. The colors can change from white, green, blue and brown to black.

Deneb and Cygnus the Swan

By in Tonight | 5 days ago
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The star Deneb in its constellation Cygnus the Swan are part of the famous Summer Triangle.