A Russian missile struck a defunct satellite early Monday morning, forcing International Space Station crew to shelter in place. The post Russia Conducts Antisatellite Test; Space Station Crew Takes Cover appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Has a Stray Piece of the Moon Become a Quasi-satellite of Earth?
A quasi-satellite of Earth, named Kamoʻoalewa, might actually be a chip off our Moon. The post Has a Stray Piece of the Moon Become a Quasi-satellite of Earth? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDid a Comet Explode Over South America 12,000 Years Ago?
Huge chunks and twisted slabs of dark glass are strewn across a patch of the Chilean Atacama Desert. Do they have a cosmic origin? The post Did a Comet Explode Over South America 12,000 Years Ago? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreNASA Announces Drilling Site on the Moon
NASA has revealed the landing site for Intuitive Machines’ ambitious drilling mission, set to launch for the Moon in 2022. The post NASA Announces Drilling Site on the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMariner 9: The Martian Semicentennial
A half century ago, Mariner 9 — our first orbiter at another planet — showed us the real Mars. The post Mariner 9: The Martian Semicentennial appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, November 12 – 20
Venus, Jupiter and Saturn highlight the dusk. Mercury and Mars are a dawn challenge. And get ready for the barely-almost-total eclipse of the Moon. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 12 – 20 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUnder One Sky: Let’s Address Light Pollution Together
Concerned about light pollution? Join a virtual conference this weekend that looks at ongoing global efforts to mitigate it. The post Under One Sky: Let's Address Light Pollution Together appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreA Near-Miss Total Lunar Eclipse
A near-total lunar eclipse will be widely visible across North America on the night of November 18–19. Dress warmly and go for it! The post A Near-Miss Total Lunar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThird Gravitational-Wave Catalog Released
The latest results from LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA bring several key revelations, including that black holes tend to come with certain masses. The post Third Gravitational-Wave Catalog Released appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, November 5 – 13
In the evening sky the waxing Moon walks up past Venus, then Saturn and Jupiter day by day. And we’re in the season of the Summer Triangle Effect. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 5 – 13 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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