The low velocity of asteroid 2018 WV1 suggests it's a fragment of the moon, ejected when a larger asteroid hit the moon long ago. It'll pass closest during the night Saturday, according to clocks in the Americas. Read more.
Scientists used data sonification to transform Opportunity rover's photo into music.
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Video timelapse of 2 trips around Earth taken from the International Space Station (ISS) is the longest-yet timelapse from space. You can follow the location of the ISS on a map at the top right of the screen. Watch.
These next several mornings - December 2 to 4 - watch for the waning crescent moon to sweep by Venus. And notice how bright Venus is! It's now about as bright as it will be for this morning apparition.
Peter Lowenstein captured thin curtains of golden virga on one of the first sunsets of the rainy season in Mutare, Zimbabwe. We’ve all seen virga, but maybe not known what it’s called. Virga is rain that evaporates before it hits the ground.
