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First Ultraviolet Images Mark a Milestone for Carruthers Geocorona Observatory NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory has delivered its inaugural ultraviolet images from space, offering new perspectives…

What the Parker Solar Probe Found NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has delivered the clearest look yet at solar wind material that curls away from the…

A Powerful Eruption and Satellite Moment In late November, the volcanic activity on Hayli Gubbi delivered a dramatic spectacle: an explosive eruption that lofted a…

What is 3I/ATLAS? Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is one of the few confirmed visitors from outside our solar system. Discovered on July 1 by the ATLAS…

NASA Drones in Death Valley: A Photo of the Day for December 15, 2025 NASA’s ongoing exploration efforts reach new heights in one of Earth’s…

NASA Drones in Death Valley: A Mars-Ready Testbed For decades, NASA and its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California have relied on the Mojave…

Introduction A surprising revelation is reshaping how we think about the relationship between Earth and its closest celestial neighbor. New research suggests that Earth’s atmosphere…

Tonight’s Moon: What You’ll See on December 15 If you step outside on December 15, you’ll notice that the Moon’s appearance is evolving as it…

Introduction: December’s quieter meteor shower takes the stage When December lights up the night sky, many skywatchers gravitate toward the Geminids—the reliable powerhouse that has…

Understanding the Challenge of Detecting Distant Worlds For centuries, humans wondered if planets orbit other stars. Today, astronomers routinely detect exoplanets—planets outside our solar system—using…
