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Milky Way photos from the 2021 season
Milky Way season is wrapping up as September and October approach. Enjoy this gallery of some of the best photos of our galaxy from our readers.
September 3, 2021
Best Milky Way pics of 2021
Capture the Atlas announced its 2021 Milky Way Photographer of the Year. This annual edition showcases 25 of the best Milky Way photos from around the world.
August 27, 2021
Rare lunar halo – an odd-radius halo – over India
A common halo around the sun or moon has a radius of 22 degrees. It's called a 22-degree halo. But here's a rare lunar halo: an odd-radius halo.
August 25, 2021
A-74 iceberg near collision with Brunt Ice Shelf
Antarctica has been in 24-hour darkness in recent months. But satellite images show that the A-74 iceberg near collision with the Brunt Ice Shelf is ongoing.
August 21, 2021
Perseid photos 2021: A week of shooting stars
2021 Perseid photos from this year's favorite summertime meteor shower. Thanks to all who are contributing at EarthSky Community Photos!
August 11, 2021
The Mediterranean heatwave goes on
The Mediterranean heatwave is featuring land surface temperatures of over 50 C (122 F) and air temperatures in triple digits as well.
August 3, 2021
Parhelic circle and 2 halos over Alberta, Canada
Beautiful photo from an EarthSky community member showing showing portions of a 22-degree halo, circumscribed halo and parhelic circle.
August 3, 2021
Russia’s Nauka module en route to ISS
Russia's Nauka module reportedly had some issues after reaching orbiting. It's due to dock with the International Space Station on July 29.
July 28, 2021
Wildfire smoke blankets North American skies
Wildfire smoke from Canada and the western United States has blanketed North America this week. See photos and video.
July 23, 2021
Mares’ tails over the Pacific Northwest
Mares' tails - aka cirrus uncinus clouds - are found high above Earth's surface, where the air is very cold. They might mean rain is on the way.
July 21, 2021
