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Moon and Jupiter pics here! A cosmic hide-and-seek
On Tuesday morning, the moon slid in front of Jupiter, blocking it from view. Our EarthSky community shared their moon and Jupiter pics.
October 6, 2026
The red planet shows strange swirls of purple and pink
Mars Express captured this view of the red planet showing it in less familiar purple, pink and blue shades. Read why the red planet looks purplish.
September 24, 2026
Earth images from space: 13 incredible photos of our planet
Look at these Earth images from space. How does it make you feel about the planet you live on and about Earth's place in the solar system and cosmos?
September 23, 2026
Huge new Webb image is chock-full of space delights
ESA has unveiled a spectacular new Webb image. One of the largest shots yet, it features protostars, jets, distant spiral galaxies and a gravitational lens.
September 17, 2026
Does this Mars image show an alien in a hallway?
What do you see in the Mars image? Some people think the rocks look like a hallway where a little alien is walking. Other instances of pareidolia, here.
September 12, 2026
Anak Krakatau erupts in Indonesia, 8 people missing
Anak Krakatau erupted in early September, sending gas and ash into the atmosphere. 8 people, including 5 journalists, are now missing.
September 11, 2026
Hurricane triplets spin across the Pacific Ocean
Rare hurricane triplets are currently spinning across the Pacific Ocean: Lowell, Karina and Marie. Did El Niño play a part? Find out here.
September 3, 2026
Best eclipse photos! Nearly total, August 27-28
EarthSky community photos of the lunar eclipse of August 27-28, 2026. Thanks to all who submitted eclipse photos!
August 28, 2026
See the August 12 solar eclipse from the moon’s perspective
Korean's lunar orbiter, Danuri, captured a view of the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. This unique perspective includes the moon's limb in the foreground.
August 19, 2026
Total solar eclipse August 12, 2026: Best images
Total solar eclipse August 12! Whether you saw it or not from your location, you can experience it! See the best images from our community here.
August 12, 2026
