July 2023 was the hottest month on record, according to our global temperature analysis. Overall, July was 0.43°F (0.24°C) warmer than any other July in @NASAEarth's record, and it's likely due to human activity. Details: https://t.co/2DTIfL8S1Q
Galaxies galore!
This #HubbleClassic image shows Abell 1689, which is one of the most massive clusters of galaxies known to exist.
Abell 1689 is made up of so much matter that it warps light traveling to us from objects located behind the galaxy cluster: https://t.co/GMp5rS3nXD
Ever wonder what Hubble saw on your birthday?
Here’s what Hubble captured #OTD in 2000 – the galaxy NGC 4013, seen edge-on from 55 million light-years away!
Find your image: https://t.co/YWQwIX8ZMC
You might have heard about the green comet C/2022 E3 ZTF. Why is it green? It’s thought to be due to a reaction of diatomic carbon (C2) molecules. It will be closest to Earth on February 2. ☄️ Learn more here: https://t.co/9WIeLTnGir
📸 Thank you, Eliot Herman!
Scientists have found new clues that could help predict when and where the Sun’s next flare might explode. In the Sun’s upper atmosphere, they found small flashes – like small sparklers before the big fireworks – above regions about to flare. 🎆 Read more: https://t.co/ofHa8XO0fx
#ICYMI: Earth’s average surface temperature in 2022 tied for the 5th warmest year on record, according to @NASA.
This map shows global temperature anomalies in 2022, how much warmer or cooler each region of Earth was compared to the 1951-1980 average. https://t.co/KPmiZOOerx
Tonight, look for the northern sky’s 2 most prominent sky patterns: Cassiopeia and the Big Dipper. They circle around Polaris, the North Star, once daily, every day. That’s because they are opposite, 1 on either side of the North Star: https://t.co/nF4K05yYYg
Curious about the history of the universe? About 13.8 billion years ago the universe expanded faster than the speed of light for a fraction of a second in a period called cosmic inflation. Learn more about the origin and evolution of the universe: https://t.co/AVtDLCZyNb
A global shift to an El Niño climate pattern later this year could pave the way for the world to breach 1.5°C of warming for the first time in 2024, according to the UK's Met Office https://t.co/17jfCvh0Ao
A new Science study presents a model of the fate of all 215,547 glaciers under different climate scenarios.
The findings emphasize the need to act now to prevent substantial glacier loss, argues a new #SciencePerspective. Read more: https://t.co/8h2FMpV0nB
The @Space_Station captured this view of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthplace, Atlanta, Georgia, in 2013.
@NASA honors Dr. King’s life and legacy by expanding mission equity, engaging in public service, and sharing knowledge for the benefit of humanity. https://t.co/8wyXiGnbS9
Did you know you could donate to help EarthSky keep going? All donations are tax-deductible. Consider dedicating your donation to someone or something special, and have your gesture displayed on our website: https://t.co/W9OWX0zuVW.
📸 Thank you, Jelieta Walinski!