Astronomy
Triton Discovered in 1846 by Amateur Astronomer
William Lassell found Triton on Oct. 10, 1846, using his 20-foot reflector in Liverpool. The moon of Neptune was identified through his telescope.
Astronomy
Astronomy
Webb Observes Distant Fast Radio Burst
Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to study a fast radio burst over 10 billion light-years away. The observation provides new insights into the nature of these brief, powerful signals.
Astronomy
White Dwarf May Host Second-Generation Planet
Astronomers found possible evidence of a planet formed from a white dwarf's debris. The planet may have originated from a previous star system.
Astronomy
Balloon Telescope Observes Sun From Stratosphere
A balloon-borne telescope captured high-resolution solar images. The mission aims to study solar activity from above the atmosphere.
Astronomy
Soviet satellite breaks apart in low-Earth orbit
An inactive Soviet weather satellite disintegrated above Earth. The breakup added dozens of debris fragments to an already congested orbit.
Astronomy
Smile Mission Captures First Aurora Footage
The Smile mission has released its first video of Earth's auroral oval at the North Pole. The footage shows vivid auroras in vivid detail.
Astronomy
Jupiter and Moon Align for North American Observers
A waning crescent Moon will pass within 3 degrees of Jupiter on October 6, 2026, visible before dawn. The event will occur hours before the Moon occults Jupiter for viewers in North America.