Browsing: August

Explanation: How many moons does Saturn have? While the total will likely continue to grow, as of June 2026 the ringed gas giant had 293 confirmed…

Explanation: Each of these pairs of galaxies is different. The two galaxies at the top are likely not interacting, at least presently. However, the top galaxy…

On Wednesday, 12 August, an Iberia Airbus A321XLR will depart Madrid for Madrid, by way of the moon’s shadow.Iberia has organized the special flight to observe…

Explanation: Which of these is not a comet? You guessed it – the one on the right is a globular star cluster. The diffuse greenish coma…

“Stearman 241 at KXBP in September 2025. Copyrighted image by Karen M. Powell (myself) Nikon Z8 image minimally edited in Lightroom.”

“WAAAMs UPF-7 that we just finished the annual on, flying around Mt. Hood” — Scott Bragg

“Tow planes at Montricher Airfield (LSTR). One is returning from a towing mission (Maule); the other is about to take off (Piper super cub).” — Gilbert…

“Greg Koontz Airshows American Champion Super Decathlon at EAA Airventure 2026” — Karen Powell

London Luton Airport (LLA) is offering free bus travel throughout August 2026 to encourage holidaymakers across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire to leave their cars at home.…

Explanation: What’s happening to this meteor? This bright meteor streak appeared and disappeared quickly during a long exposure of the Great Lacerta Nebula, seen faintly in red toward the…