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Planets February 24, 2023

Outer shell of Venus may be resurfacing the planet, NASA says

NASA scientists found that the outer shell of Venus may be resurfacing the planet. The team studied geological features called "coronae" in Magellan mission images.

Astronomy February 22, 2023

Moon and Venus to make spectacularly close approach in evening sky

The moon and Venus are reportedly expected to make a close approach on Wednesday in what is known as an appulse, which NASA says is similar to a conjunction.

Planets February 15, 2023

Earth-sized exoplanet discovered using NASA data

A team of international researchers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star K2-415. K2-415b is located 72 light-years away from the blue marble.

Planets February 14, 2023

New Hubble Telescope image of Saturn reveals mysterious features

Strange spokes are seen on a new image of Saturn captured by the Hubble Space Telescope team at NASA. The Voyager mission first observed the spokes in the early 1980s.

NASA January 13, 2023

NASA’s Webb uncovers star formation in cluster's 'dusty ribbons'

New findings from the James Webb Space Telescope are shedding light on star formation in a dynamic cluster located in a dwarf galaxy that lies close to the Milky Way.

VIDEO January 4, 2023

Florida man temporarily blinds police helicopter pilot with laser

A Florida police helicopter pilot had to temporarily turn over the controls when a man shined a laser into the cockpit multiple times (Credit: Brevard County Sheriff's Office).

Jupiter December 16, 2022

Striking NASA image reveals Io's volcano-laced surface

NASA scientists said this week that they would continue to focus on Io, Jupiter's volcano-laced moon, with multiple close flybys of their Juno spacecraft.

Planets September 21, 2022

In closest approach to Earth in 59 yrs., Jupiter to reach opposition

NASA said that Jupiter would make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years. The planet reaches opposition on Monday night, appearing large and bright.

Moon August 10, 2022

The sturgeon supermoon: When to see it

The last supermoon of the year will rise on Thursday evening. The August sturgeon moon will appear full for approximately three days through Saturday morning.

Planets June 24, 2022

Rare planet alignment peaks

The rare alignment of five naked-eye planets is expected to peak on Friday morning, with the crescent moon joining the procession. But, there is more to see.

Planets June 7, 2022

June sky: 5 planets align

Five naked-eye planets are visible in the sky before sunrise during the month of June. NASA reported that the moon will join the planetary procession on the 23rd.