Astronomy news

• 03 Sep 2022 (20 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  02-09-2022 23:23 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Russian spacewalkers test European robotic arm on the space station Friday

  02-09-2022 23:17 via space.com
  
  The energetic International Space Station cosmonauts blasted through their assigned tasks quickly Friday (Sept. 2), then worked ahead to extend a big boom on camera.
  
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• 03 Sep 2022 (21 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  02-09-2022 22:09 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight.
  
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• 'Star Trek' Day offers a feast for fans, including news, interviews and more

  02-09-2022 22:00 via space.com
  
  Fingers crossed there will be a brand new teaser, or trailer, or even two.
  
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• 03 Sep 2022 (22 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  02-09-2022 21:16 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Satellites watch Europe dry up in devastating drought that may be the worst in 500 years

  02-09-2022 21:06 via space.com
  
  Europe is suffering from the worst drought in 500 years and satellites are watching it progress in real time.
  
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• 03 Sep 2022 (23 hours away): Moon at First Quarter

  02-09-2022 20:28 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight.
  
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• Rocket Lab fires up space-flown engine in reusability milestone

  02-09-2022 20:27 via space.com
  
  Rocket Lab turned up the heat on a space-flown rocket engine Thursday (Sept. 1) as part of its quest to make Electron first stages reusable.
  
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• Weather looks good for Artemis 1 moon rocket's 2nd launch try, NASA says

  02-09-2022 20:21 via space.com
  
  NASA says the weather is looking good for the second attempt to launch its giant Artemis 1 SLS moon rocket and Orion spacecraft.
  
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• NASA astronaut Leland Melvin teaches kids about the James Webb Space Telescope

  02-09-2022 20:00 via space.com
  
  The retired astronaut and NFL player is running a class about the James Webb Space Telescope online.
  
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• SETI pioneer Frank Drake, of 'Drake Equation' fame, dies at 92

  02-09-2022 19:48 via space.com
  
  Astronomer Frank Drake, who pioneered the modern search for intelligent life in the universe, passed away Friday (Sept. 2)at the age of 92.
  
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• Catch the moon near the claws of the Scorpius constellation Friday

  02-09-2022 19:00 via space.com
  
  See the moon shine near the claws of the Scorpius constellation just after dusk tonight (Sept. 2).
  
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• Get 40% off HBO Max and watch epic sci-fi movies like Dune & Blade Runner 2049

  02-09-2022 18:14 via space.com
  
  Save a huge 40% on HBO Max’s annual plan and get access to premium TV for less.
  
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• Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S wide-angle prime lens review

  02-09-2022 18:05 via space.com
  
  The Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S is an uncompromising, wide prime lens that's perfect for landscape astrophotography. As you'd expect, though, this lens isn't cheap.
  
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• Nova Scotia spaceport project aims to launch clean-tech rockets

  02-09-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  Spaceport America and other private space launch facilities worldwide have a new entrant to the market: Canada, which aims to fly 'green' rockets in 2023.
  
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• NASA is launching the 1st stage of the Artemis mission — here's why humans are going back to the moon

  02-09-2022 18:00 via space.com
  
  With the Artemis program, Earth as a global community has the opportunity to participate and push back the frontiers of human knowledge and innovation.
  
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• NASA's new look: Oxcart Assembly, Golf Wang provide garb for Artemis I launch

  02-09-2022 17:00 via space.com
  
  Throughout its history, NASA has been associated with the creation of iconic looks. Now Oxcart Assembly and Golf Wang have created a look for the Artemis launches.
  
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• China's Shenzhou 14 astronauts perform 1st spacewalk out of new module (video)

  02-09-2022 16:00 via space.com
  
  A pair of Chinese astronauts embarked on a six-hour-long spacewalk on Thursday (Sept. 1) to work on the outside of the new Wentian space station module.
  
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• Insta360 Sphere review: innovative 'invisible' drone camera

  02-09-2022 13:08 via space.com
  
  The Insta360 Sphere is an innovative 360° camera that helps anyone with a DJI Mavic Air 2/2S and basic flying experience can use to create breathtaking FPV-style video.
  
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• Artemis 1 traffic jam: NASA moon launch may draw crowd of 400,000

  02-09-2022 13:00 via space.com
  
  A crowd the size of a major American city may turn out to watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket lift off this weekend.
  
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• Why The Expanse feels so unique in sci-fi

  02-09-2022 12:38 via space.com
  
  Strap in and prepare yourself for a deep dive into The Expanse and its role in sci-fi.
  
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• Watch Russian spacewalkers test European robotic arm on the space station Friday

  02-09-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  Two cosmonauts will fix up a robotic arm outside the International Space Station Friday (Sept. 2), after a spacesuit issue cut work short in August. You can watch it online.
  
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• Scientists are turning data into sound to listen to the whispers of the universe (and more)

  02-09-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  Data sonification has powerful applications in research, education and outreach, and also enables blind and visually impaired communities to understand plots, images and other data.
  
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• Artemis 1 is the 1st flight of spacecraft set to take humans back to the moon — here's what needs to go right

  02-09-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  What does success look like for the Artemis 1 mission?
  
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• Save $70 on the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ telescope

  02-09-2022 11:38 via space.com
  
  That's a $70 saving on an excellent telescope that we rate as one of the best budget telescopes for under $500.
  
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• Artemis 1 moon mission is 'go' for Saturday launch, NASA says

  02-09-2022 01:16 via space.com
  
  The Artemis 1 team has given the go-ahead to proceed with a liftoff attempt on Saturday (Sept. 3) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  
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• 08 Sep 2022 (6 days away): The Moon at aphelion

  02-09-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches its furthest point from the Sun.
  
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• 08 Sep 2022 (6 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  02-09-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3°56'.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (5 days away): The Moon at perigee

  02-09-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 07 Sep 2022 (5 days away): Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition

  02-09-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 05 Sep 2022 (3 days away): Venus at perihelion

  02-09-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  Venus reaches its closest point to the Sun.
  
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• 03 Sep 2022 (Tomorrow): Moon at First Quarter

  02-09-2022 01:09 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears high in the sky at sunset and sets in the west at around midnight.
  
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• The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in September

  02-09-2022 00:22 via space.com
  
  A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips
  
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