Event: Lunar Occultation of Jupiter
Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
When: Tue, Oct 6, 2026 4:00 am - 6:00 am
On Tuesday, October 6th, a fabulous Lunar Occultation of Jupiter will occur, which is when the Moon overtakes Jupiter visibly in the sky. Frosty Drew Observatory will open for the occultation starting at 4:00 am.- By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
- On: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 10:14:15 EST
X-Rays and AI Reveal How Spacecraft Heat Shields Burn in Real Time
Reported by Universe Today
Heat shields are undeniably one of the most important parts of any spacecraft that intends to enter an atmosphere. And the material they are made out of is absolutely critical. Improving them has been a bit of a challenge though, as typically researchers o...
- By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
- On: Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:02 +0000
APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104: The Sombrero Galaxy’s Tidal Streams
Reported by NASA
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 5 – M104:… 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 u...
- By: NASA
- On: Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:05 +0000
Moon-Like Madagascar
Reported by NASA
A bright lens of anorthosite, a rock type prevalent on the lunar surface, is cradled within sheared rocks in the country’s south....
- By: NASA
- On: Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:01 +0000
XRISM Makes First-Ever Detection of a Pulsar Feeding from a Companion's Stellar "Wind"
Reported by Universe Today
Using data from the Japan-led XRISM observatory, astronomers have directly observed a giant star’s stellar wind captured by its compact companion (triggering X-ray flares) for the first time....
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:54 +0000
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek
Reported by NASA
Written by Lucy Thompson, Senior Research Scientist, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 Before we landed, the area of Gale crater that we planned to explore was divided up into rectangular parcels with designate...
- By: NASA
- On: Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:13 +0000