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Archive for August 20th, 2024

Satellites capture Hurricane Ernesto racing across the Atlantic (images)

August 20th, 2024 by

NOAA satellites in orbit have recorded real-time views of Hurricane Ernesto as it made landfall in Bermuda before sailing through the Atlantic.

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Are we alone? Intelligent aliens may be rare, new study suggests

August 20th, 2024 by

A new interpretation of the famous Drake equation finds little reason to be optimistic about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

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Photographer captures rare double ‘moonbow’ ahead of Supermoon Blue Moon. ‘It was a wonderful sight to behold!’

August 20th, 2024 by

Check out this remarkable double moonbow photo captured by photographer Aaron Watson the day before the Supermoon Blue Moon 2024.

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Perseverance Mars rover begins 820-foot climb up ‘Witch Hazel Hill’

August 20th, 2024 by

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover’s most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.

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Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Top photos from around the world

August 20th, 2024 by

Check out some of the best Supermoon Blue Moon photos captured by skywatchers worldwide. The first of four supermoons this year put on quite the show.

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Mental health in space: ISS experiments help keep astronauts happy off Earth

August 20th, 2024 by

From VR to skin sensors, here’s a glimpse at some of the technology aiding the mental health of astronauts on the International Space Station.

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Microsoft co-founder’s space art, artifacts to be sold by Christie’s

August 20th, 2024 by

Visions of humanity’s future in space and spaceflight artifacts are heading for auction from Paul G. Allen’s estate. Christie’s is hosting three sales devoted to Allen’s art and scientific objects.

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Watch Saturn disappear behind the moon in free livestream tonight

August 20th, 2024 by

The ringed gas giant and our moon will stroll through the night sky side-by-side, and some parts of Earth will even witness Saturn behind the moon during a lunar occultation.

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