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Claudia Crowley
Epic graduation photo, Alberta, Canada
Spectacular mammatus clouds - and a rainbow - provide a backdrop for this beautiful and unusual graduation photo. Congratulations, Cheyann!
June 26, 2020
Farewell, Venus
Photos - taken through telescopes, or with other optical aid - from the EarthSky community. The brightest planet Venus is now in a thin crescent phase as viewed from Earth. Venus will go between us and the sun on June 3.
May 31, 2020
Young moon, Venus, Mercury photos
The young moon returned to the evening sky this weekend, to sweep past the bright planets Venus and Mercury.
May 26, 2020
Photos of April’s Lyrid meteor shower
The Lyrids end the "meteor drought" that happens each year between early January and April. Enjoy these photos of the April 2020 Lyrid meteor shower from the EarthSky community. Thanks to all who contributed!
April 22, 2020
It’s been 50 years since Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth
After an explosion damaged their spacecraft, the Apollo 13 astronauts - on their way to the moon - were in dire peril. Read about the human ingenuity that led the Apollo 13 mission to a safe and successful conclusion.
April 17, 2020
The fish are biting
John Ashley caught these fish - with a camera - fighting and mating during a late May/early June spawning season in Montana.
June 20, 2019
Moonrise over Nubble Lighthouse
Just past full, a brilliant moon rises behind the 1874 Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine. Photographer Manish Mamtani captured 2 views.
January 26, 2019
See it! Images of comet 46P/Wirtanen
Look here for photos and video of 2018's Christmas comet and brightest comet, 46P/Wirtanen.
December 16, 2018
