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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

Satellite Events for Tonight

Event: 401Gives to Frosty Drew

Event: 401Gives to Frosty Drew

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Wed, Apr 1, 2026 6:00 am - 11:30 pm

This is the day that Rhode Island gives to local non-profit organizations that are making a difference in our communities. Help Frosty Drew attain its goal for a fabulous 2026!
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:21:18 EDT

KYTHERA Mission Concept Targets 200-Day Mission to Venus Surface

Reported by Universe Today

The planet Venus is often called “Earth’s twin” due to the similar sizes, but the reality couldn’t be farther from the truth. Unlike Earth, which is hospitable to an estimated billions of lifeforms, Venus is not hospitable to life as we know it, at...
  • By: Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti)
  • On: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:46 +0000

Optical Fiber Arrays May Unlock Mysteries Of The Moon’s Deep Interior

Reported by Universe Today

Ordinary telecoms grade optical fiber could help planetary scientists better characterize the moon’s deep interior as well as its lava tubes, say two new journal papers....
  • By: Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce)
  • On: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:08 +0000

A New Theory Connects Early Cosmic Inflation and Quantum Gravity

Reported by Universe Today

The Universe expanded rapidly soon after the Big Bang, and we aren't sure why. But a theory of quadratic quantum gravity might be the answer....
  • By: Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian)
  • On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:34 +0000

Tales of Two Comets: A1 MAPS and R3 Pan-STARRS Both Make a Showing in April

Reported by Universe Today

All eyes are on the inner solar system in April 2026, as two comets reach perihelion. One, Comet R3 Pan-STARRS we’ve known about since last year. Another, sungrazer A1 MAPS was just found as the first comet of 2026 and presents us with a big question: wi...
  • By: David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson)
  • On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:12 +0000

Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris

Reported by Space | EarthSky

A SpaceX Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke up in low-Earth orbit on March 29, 2026. Will the debris impact Artemis 2 or the space station? The post Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:49 +0000