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Seeing Equinoxes and Solstices from Space
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Seeing Equinoxes and Solstices from Space

The four changes of the seasons, related to the position of sunlight on the planet, are captured in this view from Earth orbit.

Published Sep 23, 2011

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Comet NEOWISE Brightens the Night
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Comet NEOWISE Brightens the Night

In July 2020, sky gazers on Earth and on the International Space Station had a front row seat to one of the brightest comets in decades.

Published Jul 18, 2020

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Massive Flare Erupts on Sun
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Massive Flare Erupts on Sun

Published Nov 6, 2003

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A View of Earth from Saturn
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A View of Earth from Saturn

Seen from a billion kilometers away, through the ice and dust particles of Saturn’s rings, Earth appears as a tiny, bright dot.

Published Jan 16, 2007

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First 3-D Vews of the Sun
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First 3-D Vews of the Sun

Published Apr 25, 2007

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Chíchén Itzá
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Chíchén Itzá

Published Mar 20, 2005

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Far Side of the Sun
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Far Side of the Sun

For the first time in history, the world has a full view of the far side of the Sun and of the entire 360-degree sphere at once.

Published Feb 17, 2011

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A Different View of Home
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A Different View of Home

NASA’s STEREO-B spacecraft observed Comet PanSTARRS and Earth from the far side of the Sun in March 2013.

Published Mar 31, 2013

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Sun Sends an Early Earth Day Greeting
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Sun Sends an Early Earth Day Greeting

The Suomi NPP satellite captured a glimpse of the northern lights over North America.

Published Apr 24, 2018

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