The rings of Chariklo are unexpectedly dynamic and changing
Reported by Space | EarthSky
New observations by the James Webb Space Telescope show that the rings of Chariklo, a Centaur in the outer solar system, changed over a period of a few years.
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- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:11 +0000
Saturn's South Pole Features Newly Formed Atmospheric Decagon
Reported by Universe Today
The planet Saturn is arguably the most recognizable planetary object in the entire solar system because of its massive rings. Anytime a child is asked what their favorite planet is, the answer is often “The one with the rings!” But, while Saturn’s ri...
- By: Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti)
- On: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:29 +0000
APOD: 2026 September 16 – Webb’s View of M64
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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 16 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating univ...
- By: NASA
- On: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:05 +0000
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: September 2026
Reported by NASA
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Steve Ormsby, Aphrodite Kostakis, Alejando Borlaff, Sarah Nickerson, Martina Caussi, Keiko Nomura, and Stephen Broccardo. Their commitment to the NASA mi...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:46 +0000
If Venus Had An Ancient Moon, It Was Doomed
Reported by Universe Today
Earth has a big beautiful Moon, while Venus, its 'sister planet', doesn't. Why is that? Did it ever have one? If it did, new research shows it was never going to last very long....
- By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
- On: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:41 +0000
NASA Invites Media to International Observe the Moon Night
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NASA will host an International Observe the Moon Night celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CST on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the official visitor center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Internati...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:55 +0000