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Star trails look like rain over Baja, California
As we continue to celebrate International Dark Sky Week, we present this composite star trails image from photographer Sergio Garcia Rill.
April 10, 2013
Milky Way arching over La Silla, Chile
In the spirit of International Dark Sky Week, a shimmering panoramic of the Milky Way.
April 9, 2013
The Hunter becomes the hunted
Star Sirius "chases" constellation Orion in the night skies over Dehradun, India.
April 7, 2013
A man feeding swans in the snow
Photographer Marcin Ryczek captured a man feeding swans and ducks on a snowy riverbank in Poland.
April 6, 2013
Last night’s galaxy and comet rendezvous
Here is the beautiful Comet PANSTARRS as it appeared near the Andromeda Galaxy on April 4, 2013.
April 5, 2013
April showers – almost – in Sweden
Rain that falls from a cloud but evaporates before reaching the ground is called virga.
April 4, 2013
Star trails over upper Yosemite Falls
Star trails over Yosemite Falls, the highest measured waterfall in North America.
April 3, 2013
Comet PANSTARRS near Andromeda galaxy
Look for Comet PANSTARRS in early April 2013 near the Andromeda Galaxy.
April 2, 2013
Can you see Comet PANSTARRS now?
Even if you couldn't spot Comet PANSTARRS before, you might spot it tonight - or soon - because it's in a darker sky and near the Andromeda Galaxy.
March 31, 2013
Easter morning sunrise over Italy’s Basilica of Superga
Sunrise on Easter, a holiday of rebirth, next to a basilica built to keep a promise.
March 31, 2013
