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The Sun and Moon Today

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Event: Summer Stargazing Nights - Rhythm and Roots

Event: Summer Stargazing Nights - Rhythm and Roots

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Fri, Sep 4, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Summer Stargazing Nights! Tonight we will open the Observatory, Science Center and Sky Theatre at 7:30 pm offering fabulous astronomy experiences. Read about it....
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:08:48 EDT

Mars’ southern hemisphere is unusually hot deep underground

Reported by Space | EarthSky

A new study from Caltech shows that Mars' southern hemisphere is much hotter than expected deep below the surface. Why is that? The post Mars’ southern hemisphere is unusually hot deep underground first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:32 +0000

A Trio of Tropical Cyclones in the Pacific

Reported by NASA

The Pacific was buzzing with storms while the Atlantic was notably quiet....
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:01 +0000

New Study Expands Search for "Dark Photons," a Leading Dark Matter Candidate

Reported by Universe Today

Cross-disciplinary research at Perimeter Institute and University of Maryland shows that dark photons could be lurking in more places than previously thought....
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30 +0000

Penultimate Lunar Occultations Inbound for Jupiter, Venus and More in September

Reported by Universe Today

The Moon is busy in September. Coming off of eclipse season in August, the Moon visits no less than two planets, two bright stars and one open cluster in September, as it heads towards the Full Harvest Moon of 2026 on September 26th. No matter where on Ear...
  • By: David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson)
  • On: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:34 +0000

NASA to Cover Progress 96 Spacecraft Launch, Docking

Reported by NASA

NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Progress 96 resupply spacecraft is scheduled ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:06 +0000