All's not as it appears, this tale has many twists -
but if I wasn't here documenting the story
would that mean that the plot did not exist?

— Peter Hammill

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See the moon shine alongside red supergiant star Antares after sunset tonight

Space.com - Sun, 08/03/2025 - 9:00am
The red supergiant star Antares will appear close to the waxing gibbous moon tonight.
Categories: Astronomy

Blue Origin launches crypto billionaire Justin Sun and 5 other people to suborbital space (video)

Space.com - Sun, 08/03/2025 - 12:01am
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched Justin Sun, the billionaire founder of the blockchain platform Tron, and five other people to space on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.
Categories: Astronomy

AI Uncovers Subsurface Entrances on the Moon

Universe Today - Sat, 08/02/2025 - 5:34pm

How can artificial intelligence (AI) be used to locate lunar pits and skylights, which are surface depressions and openings, respectively, that serve as entrances to lava caves and lava tubes? This is what a recent study published in Icarus hopes to address as an international team of researchers investigated using machine learning algorithms to more efficiently identify pits and skylights on lunar volcanic regions (lunar maria) of the Moon. This study has the potential to help researchers develop new methods in identifying key surface features on planetary bodies that could aid in both robotic and human exploration.

Categories: Astronomy

Lava Existed in the Moon's Subsurface Longer than Previously Thought

Universe Today - Sat, 08/02/2025 - 5:34pm

New research on the samples collected by China's Chang'e-5 mission is revolutionizing our understanding of how the Moon cooled. A team led by Stephen M. Elardo, an Assistant Professor from the University of Florida, found that lava on the near side of the Moon likely came from a much shallower depth than previously thought, contradicting previous theories on how the Moon formed and evolved.

Categories: Astronomy

Is the Moon Best Left Alone?

Universe Today - Sat, 08/02/2025 - 5:34pm

I’m not exaggerating when I say that our studies of the Moon have unlocked the mysteries of the universe.

Categories: Astronomy

Strong Support for NASA and Project Artemis Will Advance the U.S.

Scientific American.com - Sat, 08/02/2025 - 12:00pm

NASA needs clear support from the White House if we want to win the new space race

Categories: Astronomy

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APOD - Sat, 08/02/2025 - 8:00am

Have you ever watched a lightning storm in awe?


Categories: Astronomy, NASA