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The AMS is temporarily opening its career services to all who need them, regardless of membership status, and offering dues waivers and meeting registration fee reductions for those impacted by job loss due to changes in the government. Read more: bit.ly/4gRiHAk

submitted 9 days ago • 20 comments

“Why do I need NOAA? I’ve got a weather app.” Is equivalent to asking “Why do I need farms? I can go to the supermarket.” www.noaa.gov/about-our-ag...

submitted 21 days ago • 51 comments

Looks like a new sample tube was drilled by the Perseverance Rover. Image sol 1411. flic.kr/p/2qKD1Cj

submitted 21 days ago • 5 comments

Arp 321. a compact group of five galaxies located in the constellation Hydra. It's a fascinating object for astronomers because these galaxies are in close proximity and interacting with each other. Processed Hubble data by Dr. Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç. www.flickr.com/photos/mhozs... 🔭 🧪

submitted 21 days ago • 25 comments

Have you seen the Planet Parade yet? It's still on display in the evening sky throughout February. #space www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/scie...

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Red sprites are the perfect blend of science and nature, fleeting moments of beauty in our own atmosphere. Each red spear is an excited ion channel, several miles long and triggering 50 miles above some massive charge change in the clouds below. Our very own electric zoo, right above our heads.

submitted 25 days ago • 4 comments

Only managed a few snaps with the 🔭 on day 3 of astronomy week before the clouds rolled in. Here is the Orion nebula 😍

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Jupiter’s north polar latitudes as seen by the Juno spacecraft as it approached Perijove 69 on January 28th. flic.kr/p/2qJJhkF

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A spiral galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey. It is at redshift 0.008 (lookback time 114.4 million years) with coordinates (134.33543, 2.92131). 49 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

Venus and the Moon are gorgeous tonight 😍

submitted 28 days ago • 796 comments

MastCam-Z mosaic of the Mars Perseverance Rover’s latest sample site at Witch Hazel Hill, taken on Sol 1403. The sample core was taken from the upper hole. flic.kr/p/2qJ85km

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A barred spiral galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey. It is at redshift 0.028 (lookback time 397.0 million years) with coordinates (233.06989, 18.67468). 48 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.

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The Perseverance rover captured some pretty massive dust devils earlier today. That large one in the foreground was at least 500m high. #PlanetSci flic.kr/p/2qHbPLV NASA/JPL-Caltech/Simeon Schmauß

submitted 36 days ago • 7 comments

I can hear the theme music even with the audio muted! ❤️

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Goofing around with maps tonight and used the NWS's seasonal snowfall analysis to show everywhere that's seen accumulating snow (or sleet!) since Sept. 30. It's one of the rare seasons we've seen snow in all 50 states.

submitted 35 days ago • 6 comments

Beautiful!!

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"It's snowing in Florida - where's global warming now?!" If you've ever thought that (or heard anyone else say it), I have a Global Weirding episode for you!

submitted 39 days ago • 24 comments

Hands up everyone who zooms in on every picture posted with a bookshelf in the background to check out the books

submitted 39 days ago • 1302 comments

A spiral galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey. It is at redshift 0.008 (lookback time 114.4 million years) with coordinates (185.99520, 48.77947). 34 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.

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I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love. Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below! We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚

submitted 52 days ago • 81 comments

We have a new member of our family.

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚 Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏

submitted 45 days ago • 267 comments

What turns a wildfire into a disaster, and where does climate change come in? I break it down here ...

submitted 44 days ago • 21 comments

First meteorite ever found in P.E.I. arrived with a literal bang - Last July, a doorbell camera captured the first meteorite impact to ever be recorded with both video & sound! #space #meteorite #Canada www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/scie...

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Snowy wolf moon over Cape Breton @scotttwnsciwriter.bsky.social

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"‘Wildfires will get worse as the planet gets warmer’, says climate scientist" | My full interview today with #Channel4News UK: www.channel4.com/news/__trash...

submitted 50 days ago • 35 comments

Don't forget! If you have a clear view of the Moon tonight, you can see Mars disappear behind it for a short time! #astronomy #space

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See the Wolf Moon and Mars pull off a rare vanishing act Monday night #astronomy #space #moon #mars #occultation www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/scie...

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

The fire has come within one or two hundred meters of the JPL East Gate. Altadena is devastated. 😰

submitted 52 days ago • 13 comments

For the 4th year in a row, my all-sky camera has been taking an image of the sky above the Netherlands every 15 seconds. Combining these images reveal the length of the night changing throughout the year, the passage of clouds and the motion of the Moon and the Sun through the sky. #astrophotography

submitted 57 days ago • 23 comments

2024 was an amazing year for astronomical events across Canada. In particular, though, three made headlines like no other. #astronomy #solareclipse #auroras #comet www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/scie... www.theweathernetwork.com/en/video/vxv...

submitted 56 days ago • 1 comment

Watch: Lightning hit the U.S. Capitol at 5:36 pm, simultaneously to - or a few seconds after - lightning hit the Washington Monument. Happy New Year. @capitalweather.bsky.social @stormhour.bsky.social @arlnow.bsky.social #weather #stormhour #DC

submitted 60 days ago • 86 comments

Dangerous tornado outbreak threatens parts of the U.S. through the weekend www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

Oooo, this is a nice one!

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Orbit height history of GJ1-02, the Chinese sat that reentered over the US last night

submitted 70 days ago • 3 comments

The weather headlines we are discussing on The Weather Network this morning. Plus, the odds of who is getting a #WhiteChristmas

submitted 69 days ago • 2 comments

Two satellites will fly in precision formation, producing hours–long solar eclipses to reveal the secrets of the Sun's atmosphere. #space #spaceweather #solarstorm #TheSun #solarwind #auroras www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/scie...

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An interesting, wintry setup in southern Ontario on Thursday overnight into Friday could mean higher snowfall totals in parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) this time around. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

submitted 73 days ago • 0 comments

Yikes, .8-3” of sinking, 2016-2023.“Globally, similar subsidence within such a large area has never been reported…this could be a sign that rising sea levels [are] accelerating the erosion of the limestone on which South Florida is built.” www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e...

submitted 77 days ago • 665 comments

More subject matter experts are becoming aware of the increasing amount of misinformation about Tunguska, cosmic airbursts, and planetary impacts. More are getting involved in setting the record straight.

submitted 76 days ago • 1 comment

Sorry, Regina George, but fetch happens whether you like it or not. #weather #meteorology #snow #lakeeffectsnow #MeanGirls

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

A strange formation on Google Earth led researchers to discover the aftermath of a strong tornado. It's not the first time satellites have found undiscovered twisters.

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Good morrow folks it is time for your periodic reminder that I have written a book which is silly, scientifically sourced, full of footnote jokes, and probably an excellent gift for some nerdy person in your life (maybe your own self!) 🧪🔭📚📖 www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/the...

submitted 85 days ago • 8 comments

Warnings are widespread for a rapidly strengthening low will that will bring in heavy rain and snow, as well as gusty and potentially damaging winds to parts of Atlantic Canada through Friday.

submitted 87 days ago • 1 comment