Why do dolls creep us out? Scientists say it might be related to the uncanny valley effect. This is the term for when something looks close to real life but not quite right, giving people an uneasy feeling. Image via Sandman TSM/ Pixabay.EarthSky isn’t powered by billionaires. We’re powered by you. Support EarthSky’s 2025 Donation Campaign and help keep science accessible. | EarthSky
Saturn's rings are a glorious highlight of our solar system. But how long have they existed? And what will happen to them? Find out all that and more. The post Saturn’s rings are weird and wonderful: 10 facts here first appeared on EarthSky.| Space | EarthSky
A new study has discovered more about Betelgeuse's little companion, Betelbuddy. The star is younger and larger than predicted. The post New details about Betelbuddy, Betelgeuse’s companion star first appeared on EarthSky.| Space | EarthSky
Earth's magnetic field has a growing weak spot ... And there are other areas where the magnetic field is stronger than average. Read more about it here. The post Earth’s magnetic field has a weak spot that’s growing first appeared on EarthSky.| Earth | EarthSky
Turn the lights out for birds during fall and spring migration. Check out the links here to maps that show when birds are passing over the area where you live. The post Lights out for birds during fall migration! first appeared on EarthSky.| Earth | EarthSky
A ring doorbell caught the Enderlin tornado in North Dakota on June 20, 2025. Almost 4 months later, the National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded it to an EF-5 tornado. This ends a 12-year drought where the U.S. didn’t see any tornadoes falling into the strongest classification. Image via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).EF-5 tornado drought over with Enderlin upgrading| EarthSky
Currently, there are 1 to 2 Starlink satellites falling back to Earth each day. Soon there will be more. Satellites give us enormous benefits that are also multiplying. But are we doing enough to protect our delicate future in near-Earth space? Find out in this video as EarthSky’s Dave Adalian talks with spaceflight expert Jonathan McDowell! Watch in the player above.| EarthSky
World Space Week dates back to 1999 and runs every year from October 4 to 10. This year, the theme is living in space. Find events near you here. The post World Space Week is October 4 to 10. Find events here first appeared on EarthSky.| Space | EarthSky
Comet Lemmon might be the brightest comet of 2025. It could become bright enough to see with your eye alone in late October and early November. The post Comet Lemmon might be the best comet of 2025 first appeared on EarthSky.| Space | EarthSky
Meet Marcy Curran, our voice of the night sky on EarthSky YouTube. Check out her popular short videos in the Sky category on our YouTube channel. When she's not making videos, Marcy is an EarthSky editor, helping to keep our night sky guide up-to-date and just generally helping to keep the wheels turning around here. Marcy has enjoyed stargazing since she was a child, going on family camping trips under the dark skies of Wyoming. She bought her first telescope in time to see Halley’s Comet ...| earthsky.org
Kelly Kizer Whitt - EarthSky’s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube - writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She's been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children's picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.| earthsky.org
“I can sometimes see the moon in the daytime” was a cosmic revelation that John Jardine Goss first discovered through personal observations at age 6. It shook his young concept of the universe and launched his interest in astronomy and stargazing, a fascination he still holds today. John is past president of the Astronomical League, the largest U.S. federation of astronomical societies, with over 24,000 members. He's earned the title of Master Observer and is a regular contributor to the ...| earthsky.org
Our Editor-in-Chief Deborah Byrd works to keep all the astronomy balls in the air between EarthSky's website, YouTube page and social media platforms. She's the primary editor of our popular daily newsletter and a frequent host of EarthSky livestreams. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a ...| earthsky.org
Argh! They’re at it again. Memes are circulating suggesting a planet alignment in early June 2025. True or not true? Night sky expert Deborah Byrd of EarthSky has the scoop – plus a REAL planet forecast for June – beginning at 12:15 p.m. CDT (17:15 UTC) on Monday, June 2. Join live, and we’ll answer your questions!| EarthSky
