☀️ Today in Utqiagvik (the northernmost city in the United States), the sun rose above the horizon at 2:57 AM and won’t set again for 84 straight days or until August 2nd! Here's a look at a timelapse showing the sunset and sunrise this morning. #akwx
A snow drought has been affecting the western U.S., with mountains seeing unusually low snowfall since Oct. 2025. This map from March 15 shows how much water is stored in snow compared to the 2001-2025 average. Less snowmelt can affect hydropower, farms, wildfire risk, and more.
Birds are one of the great wonders of this world. On #EarthDay, reverence the majesty and mystery of night migration in this gorgeous poem set to music: https://t.co/g4PeejnEmC
The best view in the universe is the one we call home. 🌎
Earth is the only home we have ever known, and from space its beauty is undeniable. This Earth Day, we honor the astronauts who see it from above, the scientists who study it from below, and the teams at Johnson Space Center who make that work possible. Seeing our world from space reminds us why protecting it matters for generations to come.
A major crash on I-70 eastbound around 2:50 p.m. today involved an estimated 75+ vehicles, according to Colorado State Patrol and the Clear Creek Sheriff's Office. All lanes are expected to remain closed in the area for "an extended period of time." https://t.co/ir646DKAzI
This is Sadie. She was finally reunited with her human, astronaut Christina Koch, after her mom’s voyage around the moon took her the furthest any human has ever been from their dog. She can't wait to hear all about the universe. 14/10
Moon joy [noun]
the feeling of intense happiness and excitement that only comes from a mission to the Moon
The Artemis II crew bring us endless Moon joy.
50 years ago today, All the President’s Men (1976) was released.
Still arguably the greatest film about investigative journalism and political thrillers.
These two images were taken by @astro_reid only minutes apart. The stark difference is the result of camera settings. In the first, a longer shutter speed let in much more light from Earth, while the shorter shutter speed in the second emphasizes our planet's nighttime glow.
This just in—more images of Earth from Artemis II! 🤩
This view from @astro_reid shows the divide between night and day, also known as the terminator, as seen from the Orion capsule.