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The Sun and Moon Today

  • The Sun as seen today from NASA SDO.
  • Waning Gibbous 66% phase

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Astronomy Picture of the DayFacing NGC 6946

Satellite Events for Tonight

Event: Summer Stargazing Nights - SOLD OUT

Event: Summer Stargazing Nights - SOLD OUT

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Fri, Jul 26, 2024 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Summer Stargazing Nights! Tonight we will open the Observatory, Science Center and Sky Theatre at 6:30 pm offering fabulous astronomy experiences. Read about it....
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 13:28:58 EST

LIVE: NASA is with you from Oshkosh

Reported by NASA

Welcome to NASA Aeronautics’ live update page with news about NASA events and other festivities taking place throughout the week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, which we simply call Oshkosh. Friday Night Farewell Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. EDT It’s ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:00 +0000

SpaceX Moves Ahead With Falcon 9 Launches After FAA Go-Ahead

Reported by Universe Today

The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that SpaceX can resume Falcon 9 rocket launches while the investigation into a failed July 11 mission continues, and the next liftoff could take place as early as tonight. The FAA’s go-ahead came after Sp...
  • By: Universe Today
  • On: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:09 +0000

Three NASA Interns Expand Classroom Access to NASA Data

Reported by NASA

This summer, NASA welcomed interns with professional teaching experience to help make the agency’s data more interactive and accessible in the classroom. Their efforts are an important step in fostering the education and curiosity of the Artemis Generati...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:20 +0000

NASA Returns to Arctic Studying Summer Sea Ice Melt

Reported by NASA

What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic, and a new NASA mission is helping improve data modeling and increasing our understanding of Earth’s rapidly changing climate. Changing ice, ocean, and atmospheric conditions in the northernmost...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:38 +0000

Martian rock crushed by Curiosity hides a surprise!

Reported by Space | EarthSky

The rover Curiosity found sulfur crystals in a Martian rock for the first time. Researchers say they shouldn't be there and are seeking an explanation. The post Martian rock crushed by Curiosity hides a surprise! first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:45 +0000