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The Sun and Moon Today

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Astronomy Picture of the Day

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Satellite Events for Tonight

Event: Stargazing Nights - CLOSED

Event: Stargazing Nights - CLOSED

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Fri, Sep 25, 2026 - CLOSED

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights! Tonight we will keep the Observatory, Science Center and Sky Theatre closed. Read about it....
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:59:56 EDT

NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development

Reported by NASA

During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:06 +0000

NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing the Artemis Accords  

Reported by NASA

The Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on Friday with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present.   “San Marino joins a growing coalition of like-minded nations commi...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:53 +0000

NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch

Reported by NASA

Spacecraft propulsion traditionally relies on volatile fuels and separate, bulky systems for different types of maneuvering in space. NASA is working to change that paradigm. Engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, recent...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:36 +0000

Astronomers Find a Sub-Neptune Orbiting Completely Backward Around a Red Dwarf

Reported by Universe Today

In our own solar system, all eight planets orbit our Sun in a nice, orderly fashion. None are more than 7° or so out of alignment with the equator, and all of them rotate in the same direction as the Sun itself. But that’s not the case for all solar sys...
  • By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
  • On: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:52 +0000

2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge

Reported by NASA

2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.”  As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:20 +0000