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September 23, 2026

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy Captured the Blood Moon Eclipse From a Hotel Parking Lot in Florida

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy shows you don’t need some fancy location to capture an amazing image. While photography is often about being in the right place at the right time, that “right” place can be as humble as a chain hotel parking lot. And he recently captured an incredible shot of a blood moon eclipse in exactly that.

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August 25, 2026

See the Closest-Ever Photo of the Sun and Its Swirling Surface of Wild Whirlpools

The cosmos is a beautiful mystery, but one we’re unraveling bit by bit.

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August 20, 2026

Six Months of Sunlight Captured in Stunning Long-Exposure Pinhole Photos

Sometimes, the simplest tools can capture the most extraordinary moments.

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August 17, 2026

Astronaut Uses His iPhone To Capture an Amazing Image of a Typhoon From Space

While our camera rolls are filled with everyday moments here on Earth, astronauts are now filling theirs with incredible views from outer space. Since February, NASA astronauts have been allowed to bring smartphones on missions, giving them a new way to capture and share their extraordinary experiences with those of us back on the ground.

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August 13, 2026

See the Most Spectacular Photos and Videos From Europe’s First Total Solar Eclipse in Decades

Europe experienced its first total solar eclipse in decades on August 12, 2026.

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June 10, 2026

Photographer Captures Supernatural-Looking Red Sprite That Lit up the Tibetan Night Sky

Photographer Dong Shuchang has been lucky and persistent enough to capture red sprites over the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas...

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June 4, 2026

Astrophotographer Captures Dynamic Shots of a SpaceX Rocket Launching From 600 Feet Away

Photography is often about being in the right place at the right time. Sometimes, it’s spontaneous, like in street photography. But often, especially in the case of astrophotography, it’s the work of careful planning. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy knows this all too well.

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May 31, 2026

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Has Snapped Its 100,000th Image of the Red Planet

In 2005, NASA launched the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) from Cape Canaveral.

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May 20, 2026

Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 36th Anniversary With Stunning Image of Trifid Nebula

Last month, on April 24, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope marked an exciting milestone: its 36th anniversary.

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May 7, 2026

Gaze at the Breathtaking Astrophotography in the 2026 Milky Way Photographer of the Year Contest

The Milky Way is an undeniable source of inspiration for many astrophotographers. This collection of stars, dust, and gas offers awe-inspiring vistas visible only in the night sky. One photography contest highlights the very best in this niche with a curated collection of Milky Way images.

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