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Astronomical Event: A Celestial Gathering of the Moon, Jupiter, Pleiades, and Aldebaran

On the night of February 6-7, 2025, skywatchers can witness a spectacular conjunction of the Moon, Jupiter, Pleiades, and Aldebaran, an easily observable event with the naked eye.

Elena Marsh·4 min read·12/7/2026

Jupiter Observations Illuminate Simple Scaling Law for Particle Acceleration

A new model published in Nature describes how charged particles are accelerated in cosmic rays, based on data from NASA's Juno spacecraft studying Jupiter.

Victor Hale·6 min read·12/6/2026

Astronomy Enthusiasts: A Celestial Gathering of Moon, Jupiter, Pleiades, and Aldebaran

A captivating astronomical event visible to the naked eye, featuring a conjunction of the Moon, Jupiter, Pleiades, and Aldebaran on February 6-7, 2025.

Victor Hale·3 min read·11/8/2026

Jupiter and the Sun Orbit an Invisible Point Beyond Our Star

NASA explains that the barycenter between the Sun and Jupiter is located outside the Sun's surface, indicating that both bodies orbit an invisible point beyond our star.

Elena Marsh·2 min read·11/8/2026

NASA's Juno Spacecraft Measures Io's Subsurface Temperature

NASA's Juno mission has provided the first subsurface temperature measurements of Io, revealing significant heating and new insights into volcanic activity on the most volcanically active body in the solar system.

Victor Hale·4 min read·10/6/2026

Exploring Jupiter's Atmosphere: Observations and Insights

An exploration of Jupiter's atmospheric dynamics through a series of observations, detailing the behavior of the Great Red Spot and other features over time.

Elena Marsh·3 min read·9/20/2026

A Kiss Between Deities

A tender love story unfolds as Jupiter and Venus share a kiss in the night sky, captivating scholars and romantics alike.

Elena Marsh·1 min read·6/12/2026

Closer, Everyday. 30 Days of Venus-Jupiter Conjunction

A composite collage showcasing the approach of Venus and Jupiter over 30 days, culminating in their conjunction on June 9, 2026.

Victor Hale·1 min read·6/11/2026