Earth

Ocean-monitoring satellite spots wildfire smoke from space | Space photo of the day for July 1, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 1 July 26

A NASA satellite has found an unintended, important purpose.

Light pollution may be erasing millions of dollars in value at US dark-sky parks

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 29 June 26

Researchers combined satellite data and visitor surveys at dark-sky parks to quantify the economic value of dark skies amid rising light pollution.

Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for June 26, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 26 June 26

This is truly a view like no other.

Summer solstice seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 25, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 25 June 26

Just after the summer solstice, a European weather satellite managed to capture a striking image of this celestial moment from space.

These Mars valleys are hiding 30 dust devils | Space photo of the day for June 18, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti Published 18 June 26

Europe's Mars Express orbiter recently imaged a huge valley system on the Red Planet — and dust devils dot the alien landscape.

A volcanic eruption seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 17, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti Published 17 June 26

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano shot out lava for the 49th time that we know of.

Astronauts watch from space as ice splinters from a glacier | Space photo of the day for June 11, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 11 June 26

Changes in the Southern Patagonia Icefield can be seen from space

Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 8 June 26

Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.

Astronaut spots Mount Vesuvius from space | Space photo of the day for June 8, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 8 June 26

"From orbit, volcanoes are some of the most beautiful natural sights."

A rainbow patchwork quilt shows agriculture from space | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 4 June 26

A rainbow blanket of patchwork colors sprawls across South Africa in this new composite image created using data from NASA's latest Earth-observing mission.