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New island off Pakistan’s southern coast
A powerful earthquake can cause a new island to rise from the sea floor. This one appeared on Tuesday, September 24, following the 7.7-magnitude Pakistan earthquake.
September 25, 2013
360-degree, 3-hour star trail panorama
Vincent Brady Photographer captured this image at Logan's Pass, Glacier National Park, with a nod to Ansel Adams. Thank you Vincent!
September 24, 2013
Waiting for Comet ISON
When it returned to our sky in late August, Comet ISON wasn't as bright as many hoped it would be. Does that mean we will or won't see the comet?
September 23, 2013
Double rainbow and autumn colors
Double rainbow, autumn colors, from our friend Juri Voit in Estonia.
September 22, 2013
That awesome moment when you can kiss the moon
We saw many photos of full moons this week, but this one touched our hearts.
September 20, 2013
Modern take on legendary Harvest Moon
It's Harvest Moon time. Here's a modern take on this legendary moon from Gary Pescod Photography in the U.K. Look below for a link to many more great photos!
September 19, 2013
Venus and Saturn above the fog
Venus and Saturn above the fog on Sunday September 15, 2013 about 65 minutes after sunset photographed by Bob King aka Astro Bob.
September 17, 2013
Infrared star trails over Texas
Star trails in the Texas night sky - in infrared, popularly known as "heat radiation" - from EarthSky Facebook friend Manish Mamtani Photography.
September 16, 2013
How our galaxy might look from outside
This artist’s impression shows how the Milky Way galaxy might look seen from the outside, from an almost edge-on perspective.
September 14, 2013
