The U.S. Department of Defense has released data on some 1,000 bright fireballs. Scientists are still debating if the data confirm an interstellar meteor. The post U.S. Space Force Releases Data on Bright Fireballs appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Listen to the Martian Soundscape
Two microphones on Mars, carried on NASA’s Perseverance rover, are for the first time revealing the sounds of another planet. The post Listen to the Martian Soundscape appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhere Did the Ice Giant Planets Form?
Conventional planet formation scenarios have Neptune and Uranus forming closer to the Sun. But a new study shows that the ice giant planets could have formed right where they are now. The post Where Did the Ice Giant Planets Form? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe History of Venus in Air, Rock, and Water
Forty years ago, NASA’s Magellan mission “closed the book” on Venus. Now, a new generation of astronomers think the planet next door deserves a second chance. The post The History of Venus in Air, Rock, and Water appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWill Saturn Sprout Spots this Observing Season?
As Saturn returns to the morning sky, will this otherwise serene-looking planet experience another bout of severe weather? Keep your eyes peeled for white spots! The post Will Saturn Sprout Spots this Observing Season? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon
Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon. The post How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUpdate from the Hope Probe at Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe, on a wide orbit around Mars, provides views of the dynamic Red Planet. The post Update from the Hope Probe at Mars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow Many Moons Can an Asteroid Have?
The discovery of the first quadruple asteroid system raises the question: Is there a limit to how many moons an asteroid can have? The post How Many Moons Can an Asteroid Have? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUncovering Secrets of Earth’s Shadow
The daily rising and setting of Earth’s shadow is a beautiful sight anyone on the planet can view. It’s also an opportunity to witness the rapid changes that accompany sunset or sunrise, but at the opposite end of the sky. The post Uncovering Secrets of Earth's Shadow appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Parker Solar Probe Captures Surprising Images of Venus Nightside
A visible glow from our sister planet’s nightside sheds new light on a 300-year-old observing enigma dubbed the “ashen light.” The post The Parker Solar Probe Captures Surprising Images of Venus Nightside appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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