Cloud Cover Over the Northwestern USA
Low-lying clouds created an autumnal atmosphere in the western regions of Washington and Oregon states. Meanwhile, mountain areas near the coast remained above the cloud layer, staying in the sunshine.
APOD Publishes Image of Rover on Vera Rubin Ridge
Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for October 3 features a self-portrait of a Mars rover taken on Vera Rubin Ridge on Mars. The image is accompanied by a brief explanation from a professional astronomer about the details of this region.
APOD: Rare Supernumerary Rainbows Photographed over New Jersey
Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) featured an image of an unusual optical phenomenon — supernumerary rainbows spotted in the sky above New Jersey. These delicate colored bands arise due to light diffraction in tiny water droplets and are considered a rare atmospheric phenomenon.
Incidents
Earthquake with magnitude 4.2 occurred in Washington State
An earthquake with magnitude 4.2 was recorded near the city of Uauna, Washington State. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the threat of consequences is assessed as minimal (GREEN level), however, thousands of residents in the region felt the tremors.
NASA Announces Competition for Lunar Technology Development Proposals
NASA is seeking proposals for the development of technologies and infrastructure necessary for lunar exploration and the creation of a lunar base in the South Pole region. The deadline for submissions under the Broad Agency Announcement program has been extended, with clarification published on September 28, 2026.
NASA Completes Recovery of Guam Station After Typhoon Mawar
NASA announced the full recovery of its remote station on Guam, which was damaged by super typhoon Mawar in 2023. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on September 10, completing more than three years of restoration work. The final and most complex reconstruction phase was completed by agency engineers on July 1.
NASA's Mars Technologies Find Application in Brewing
Carbon dioxide capture technology originally developed by NASA for Mars missions is now being used by breweries to create carbonated beer. The innovation allows efficient capture and reuse of CO2 generated during the fermentation process.
Hurricane Polo Rapidly Intensified off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo formed off the coast of Mexico in the eastern Pacific Ocean and rapidly intensified in a short period of time. According to meteorologists' assessments, it is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in this basin.
NASA Develops Robots for Collaborative Work with Astronauts in Space
A team of specialists at the Johnson Space Center is working on creating advanced robotic systems to support crews on future space missions. These robots are designed to increase the efficiency of astronauts' work, reduce risks, and expand the possibilities for exploring deep space.
Curiosity Rover Discovers Sulfur Crystals on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally crushed a rock on May 30, 2024, revealing pure sulfur crystals inside. The discovery occurred on the 4200th Martian day of the mission and came as an unexpected find for scientists.
Photo of Waxing Moon over the Indian Ocean Taken from the ISS
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured an image of a waxing moon against the backdrop of a partially cloudy Indian Ocean. The photograph was taken from an altitude of 264 miles above Earth's surface, southeast of Madagascar.
Portrait of NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Before Expedition-75 Flight
NASA has published an official portrait of astronaut Anil Menon, who will serve as flight engineer for Expedition-75. The photograph was taken at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
Hubble Telescope Photographs Star Cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud
The Hubble telescope has obtained a new image of the star-forming region LH 95 in the Large Magellanic Cloud — a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. The image shows glowing clouds of gas and dust, illuminated by radiation from young stars.
NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Launches to ISS on Soyuz
A Soyuz spacecraft with an expedition crew to the International Space Station has launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The crew consists of NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina.
James Webb Telescope Photographs Young Galaxy Cluster
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the galaxy cluster MACS J0553.4-3342, located in the constellation Columba. The image, named 'Image of the Month,' demonstrates the process of formation of a large-scale cosmic structure.
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Astrophotographer Combined All 313 Nebulae from the Sharpless Catalog into a Single Image
A photograph has been published that combines all 313 objects from the Sharpless catalog of emission nebulae (H II regions). The image makes it possible to examine the structure of interstellar gas glowing under the influence of young hot stars.
NASA Studies Magnetic Fields of Pulsar in the 'Lighthouse' Nebula
Scientists using the IXPE X-ray telescope have for the first time directly measured the magnetic fields of pulsar PSR J1101−6101, located in a nebula known as the 'Lighthouse.' The study also incorporated data from the Chandra observatory.
50 Years Ago Viking 1 Transmitted the First Image from the Surface of Mars
On July 20, 1976, the Viking 1 lander successfully touched down on Mars. Approximately 40 minutes after confirmation of the successful landing, the mission transmitted the first photograph in history of the Martian surface taken from the landing site.
NASA's Psyche Probe Approaches Mars Ahead of Gravity Maneuver
NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured a series of images of Mars during its close approach to the planet to perform a gravity maneuver between May 2 and 15, 2026. In the composite image, the crescent of Mars grows larger as the probe approaches.
A New Look (and Sound) at Messier 94 Galaxy
Astronomers have presented a new image of the spiral galaxy Messier 94 with a bright inner stellar ring where new stars are actively forming. Observational data has also been transformed into audio accompaniment (sonification), allowing astronomical information to be perceived through sound.
NASA Transports Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Artemis IV Rocket
At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, specialists transported a 40-meter liquid hydrogen tank intended for the Artemis IV mission rocket. The tank was moved from the production shop to a separate testing building on the facility's 829-acre site.
New Expedition-74 crew arrives at ISS
The new crew members of the International Space Station have successfully arrived on board as part of Expedition-74. The team includes representatives from Roscosmos and NASA.
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth After 241 Days in Space
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kudh-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev landed on the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft in Kazakhstan. The crew spent 241 days aboard the International Space Station as part of expeditions 73 and 74.
Scientists Study the Mechanism of Martian Polar Aurora Formation
An illustration shows how charged particles from a solar storm interact with Mars's atmosphere, causing its loss. This phenomenon is being studied by NASA's MAVEN mission, which investigates atmospheric erosion processes on the Red Planet.