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The Sun and Moon Today

  • The Sun as seen today from NASA SDO.
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Astronomy Picture of the Day

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Event: Summer Stargazing Nights

Event: Summer Stargazing Nights

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Summer Stargazing Nights! Tonight we will open the Observatory at 8:30 pm offering fabulous astronomy experiences. Read about it....
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:14:36 EDT

Celebration of Space - June 19, 2026

Celebration of Space - June 19, 2026

Reported by Scott MacNeill's Columns

On Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 4:25 am ET, Earth will arrive at the point in its orbit where the Northern Hemisphere is at maximum tilt (23.4°) towards the Sun. This is the Summer Solstice and marks the first day of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphe...
  • By: Scott MacNeill
  • On: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:30:27 EDT

The Milky Way’s arms might not look as we thought

Reported by Space | EarthSky

The Milky Way's arms might be farther away than we thought, meaning our galaxy is likely larger than previously believed. Here's how they made the measurements. The post The Milky Way’s arms might not look as we thought first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:23 +0000

Top 10 cool things about stars that you probably didn’t know

Reported by Space | EarthSky

Here's a collection of 10 cool things about stars that you probably didn't know. Big stars, green stars, black holes, stars by the millions, and more! The post Top 10 cool things about stars that you probably didn’t know first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00 +0000

Groundbreaking Swift spacecraft rescue mission launches

Reported by Space | EarthSky

NASA's LINK spacecraft is on its way to save the Swift space telescope. LINK launched earlier today from Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific Ocean. The post Groundbreaking Swift spacecraft rescue mission launches first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:50 +0000

This Giant Planet Survived the Death of its Star

Reported by Universe Today

Some planets can survive when their main sequence stars "die" and evolve into red giants. Astronomers have found several of them. One of them in particular is orbiting extremely close to its star, providing an opportunity to study it with the JWST to deter...
  • By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
  • On: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:23 +0000