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Dark river of Milky Way, with airglow
International Dark Sky Week begins one week from today, April 5 – 12, 2013. In a dark sky, you could see what this photo has captured: the Milky Way and airglow.
March 29, 2013
Paluweh Volcano eruption seen from space
Here is Paluweh Volcano - also known as Rokatenda - in eruption on March 26, 2013 as seen by NASA's Terra satellite.
March 28, 2013
A glance back at the International Space Station
When SpaceX Dragon left the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday, before heading back to Earth, it took a last look over its shoulder at the ISS in space.
March 27, 2013
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico
U.S. President Barack Obama designated the Rio Grande del Norte in northern New Mexico as a national monument yesterday (March 25, 2013).
March 26, 2013
U.S. Route 66 aka Main Street of America
Established in 1926, Route 66 was one of the first U.S. Highways and a major route west during the Dust Bowl. It still has a mystique unmatched by few other roads.
March 25, 2013
March 23 moon waxing toward full
Last night's moon - March 23, 2013 - waxing toward full. In the coming days, you'll find a large waxing moon in daylight in late afternoon, or shining brightly at night.
March 24, 2013
Clouds over the Indian Ocean
Satellite image of marine stratocumulus clouds stretched across the southern Indian Ocean.
March 21, 2013
Equinox sunrise
East ... the direction of sunrise, new beginnings, springtime! Happy equinox to all.
March 20, 2013
