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More space views of the eclipse
Primeval and technological wonder meet. A collection of the best images we saw, from a variety of space-based observing platforms.
August 23, 2017
Eclipse photos from EarthSky friends
We received many more wonderful photos of the August 21 eclipse than for any prior event. We love them all, and wish we could post them all!
August 22, 2017
Moon on its way to the eclipse
Insights and a cool chart from astronomer Guy Ottewell. Plus, if you click in, you'll find photos of waning crescent moons from the past few mornings ...
August 17, 2017
Crepuscular rays from the moon
Crepuscular rays from the moon - August 11, 2017 - from Vancouver Island.
August 15, 2017
Milky Way over Mount Rainier
Iconic Mount Rainier in the U.S. state of Washington, with a glorious summer Milky Way above. The light strings on the mountain are climbers!
August 14, 2017
Anticrepuscular rays
Laura Bavetz captured these anticrepuscular rays on August 4, 2017.
August 13, 2017
See it! 2017’s Perseid meteor shower
Despite a bright moon, the brightest Perseids put on a good show. See photos from the EarthSky community here.
August 12, 2017
Meteor in moonlight
Jarred Donkersley captured this meteor on August 5 around midnight, from Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona, with a nearly full moon in the sky.
August 12, 2017
It’s smoky in the Pacific Northwest
The smoke is from wildfires, an increasingly common occurrence at this time of year. It can't be welcome news to those who've planned trips to that area for the August 21 total solar eclipse.
August 10, 2017
Wishing on a shooting star
Grant Miller captured this self-portrait during 2016's Perseid meteor shower. 2017's shower has interference from the moon, but you still might see a bright meteor!
August 9, 2017
