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High resolution star trail from the SpaceX Crew 9 Dragon, marked by a fleet of flashing Starlink satellites, glowing atmosphere, soon to rise sun, and arcing stars. Captured over the Pacific Ocean with Nikon Z9, Sigma 14mm f1.4 lens, effective 24 minute exposure compiled from individual 30 second frames, f1.4, ISO 1600.

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A stunning, star-studded view of Earth

This incredible image, featuring flashing Starlink satellites and Earth's glowing atmosphere, was captured over the Pacific Ocean by NASA astronaut Don Pettit

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Astronomers found a completely new type of plasma wave near Jupiter

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Could reusable rockets make solar geoengineering less risky?

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We've spotted auroras on Neptune for the first time

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Astronomers uncover the topsy-turvy atmosphere of a distant planet

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Environment

Monster wildfires are sending more smoke into the stratosphere

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The jet stream may be starting to shift in response to climate change

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We're finally solving the puzzle of how clouds will affect our climate

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We're finally solving the puzzle of how clouds will affect our climate

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Trees have an extra climate benefit thanks to methane-eating microbes

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Cleaner ship emissions may warm the planet far faster than expected

A 2020 rule that slashed air pollution from ships may have boosted global temperatures sooner than thought, helping to explain why 2023 was so hot

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Wildfire smoke may be deadliest effect of climate change in US

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Dust clouds from the Sahara are reaching Europe more frequently

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Eerie green sunsets after 1883 Krakatoa eruption finally explained

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Rising greenhouse gases have cooling effect on Antarctica’s atmosphere

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