Vega culminates at the zenith around the end of twilight. Arcturus and the Dipper sink through the evening. Saturn and Jupiter rule the late-night hours, and Venus shines at dawn.
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September Podcast: Explore the Summer Triangle
Daylight hours are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the hours for stargazing are getting longer throughout September! So stream or download this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast for lots of great tips on what you can see this month in the evening sky.
Astronomers Find a “Thermometer Molecule” that Only Appears When a Planet is Between 1,200 and 2,000 Kelvin
A recent study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters examines a rare alloy molecule known as chromium hydride (CrH) and its first-time confirmation on exoplanet, WASP-31 b. Traditionally, CrH is only found in large quantities between 1,200 to 2,000 degrees Kelvin (926.85 to 1,726.85 degrees Celsius/1700 to 3,140 degrees Fahrenheit). Therefore, astronomers like Dr. Laura Flagg in the Department of Astronomy and Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University refer to CrH as a “thermometer for stars”, as CrH is traditionally used to ascertain the temperature of cool stars and brown dwarfs.
Pentagon Unveils New Website for Reporting (and Learning About) UFOs
The Pentagon has opened up a new portal on the internet for professionals to submit reports about UFOs — now officially known as unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs — and for the rest of us to find out about the reports that have been released.
SpaceX eyes 60th launch of the year with Starlink mission, one shy of tying record
Update 7:05 p.m. EDT: SpaceX pushed back the T-0 liftoff to 8:40 p.m. EDT (0040 UTC on Sept. 1). SpaceX noted in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that its launch teams were keeping an eye on the impacts of Hurricane Idalia on the Cape.
NASA moon orbiter spots crash site of Russia's failed Luna-25 lander (photos)
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has found the spot where Russia's Luna-25 lander crashed into the moon earlier this month.
Did this Supernova Explode Twice?
All supernovae are exploding stars. But the nature of a supernova explosion varies quite a bit. One type, named Type 1a supernovae, involves a binary star where one of the pair is a white dwarf. And while supernovae of all types usually involve a single explosion, astronomers have found something that breaks that mould: A Type 1a supernova that may have detonated twice.
The Bootstrap Paradox
The Bootstrap Paradox, also known as a causal loop or ontological paradox, is a thought experiment or scenario in which an object or piece of information is sent back in time and becomes the cause of its own existence in the future. This creates a self-referential loop in which the past and the future are intertwined, and it raises questions about causality and the origins of events.
Watch SpaceX launch 22 Starlink satellites to orbit tonight
SpaceX will launch 22 of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit tonight (Aug. 31), and you can watch the action live.
James Webb Space Telescope snaps stunning view of supernova's expanding remains (photos)
The exploded guts of a supergiant star are giving up new secrets in a case of stellar CSI.
A Neptune-sized Exoplanet is Denser Than Steel. The Result of a Catastrophic Collision?
There’s an odd exoplanet out there posing a challenge to planetary scientists. It’s a hot Neptune denser than steel. The big question is: how did it form?
Pentagon UFO office unveils official website for US government personnel to report sightings
The Pentagon's official office for addressing UFOs has a new website where U.S. government and military personnel can report their own sightings.
Black astronauts celebrate ISS, Artemis 2 moon missions while reflecting on history
Two Black astronauts spoke to Space.com about their experiences in space and what's coming next.
Amateur astronomers capture Jupiter suffering spectacular cosmic collision
A flash of light on our solar system's gas giant has alerted space enthusiasts of an intriguing impact
Get ready for the epic 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse of October 2023 with this epic NASA trailer (video)
NASA has released a video trailer for a "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse that will sweep across the Americas on Oct. 14, 2023.
Drift through space with a dreamy track from 'Starfield's' original score by composer Inon Zur (exclusive)
The epic space exploration game "Starfield" is almost here. Listen to an exclusive track from its original soundtrack by award-winning composer Inon Zur.
NASA's exoplanet hunter TESS spots warm Jupiter with longest known year
Astronomers using NASA's exoplanet-hunting TESS satellite have found a "warm" Jupiter with the longest period ever seen with an alien world.
Do Advanced Civilizations Know We're Here?
Adrift in a great sea of stars, we must surely not be alone.
DJI Air 3 review
Despite a step down in size from the 1-inch sensor seen in the DJI Air 2S, the Air 3 features dual cameras offering excellent image quality alongside advanced functionality.
Annular solar eclipse 2023: How to watch Oct. 14 'ring of fire' in person and online
Find out how to watch the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14 in person and with these free livestreams. The famous 'ring of fire' is not to be missed.
