Frosty Drew Clear Sky Chart

Current seeing conditions at Frosty Drew Observatory

The Sun and Moon Today

  • The Sun as seen today from NASA SDO.
  • Waxing Crescent 23% phase

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Satellite Events for Tonight

Event: Stargazing Nights

Event: Stargazing Nights

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Fri, Oct 16, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights! Tonight we will open the Observatory, Science Center and Sky Theatre at 7:30 offering fabulous astronomy experiences. Read about it....
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:02:40 EDT

Scientists Detect Rare Type of Wood Alcohol in Space

Reported by Universe Today

As part of the ALMA COMPASS Large program, an international research team has detected a rare form of methanol in space for the first time....
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:44 +0000

NASA to Help Unlock Mysteries of Mars’ Moons in Upcoming Mission

Reported by NASA

NASA is playing an important role in JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission, to advance our understanding of Mars’ moons and build on the agency’s long history of exploring the Red Planet. The mission aims...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:58 +0000

NASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño

Reported by NASA

A phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that emerges roughly every two to seven years marked by warmer-than-normal...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:59 +0000

Power Up: Roll Out Solar Arrays Boost Space Station Power Supply

Reported by NASA

From the International Space Station’s unique position 250 miles above Earth, the Sun is a vital source of energy. Solar power supports the station’s life support systems, daily activities, and hundreds of research investigations that improve life on E...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30 +0000

Host Stars Shape Their Planetary Systems Into Two Families

Reported by Universe Today

New research draws a link between a host star and the characteristics of its planetary system. Higher mass stars create one family of systems, while lower mass stars create another. These results provide a new, more detailed template for understanding exop...
  • By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
  • On: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07 +0000