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https://x.com/gghamari/status/2029544067705536871
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
March 5, 2026
Total Lunar Eclipse over Tsé Bit'a'í
Earlier this week, Earth’s shadow swept across the full Moon in the year’s only total lunar eclipse. This stunning sequence combines images showing the Moon’s path across the night sky. Each lunar image captures our planet’s shadow gradually engulfing the Moon, culminating in its red glow. Sunlight scatters and refracts as it passes through Earth’s atmosphere toward the Moon. Shorter wavelength light (blue and green) scatters more efficiently, leaving red, orange, and yellow hues to paint the lunar surface. Tsé Bit'a'í (”rock with wings”, also known as Shiprock), located in Navajo Nation, provides a powerful volcanic foreground central to this photo and to stories of Navajo origin, adventure, and heroism. As the first full moon of the lunar new year, this eclipse held significance across cultures. Visible from East Asia to North America, this eclipse united observers across great distances, a cosmic reminder that we share the same sky.
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVbRVG_TA5c
Space Weather, River Data, Amazing Nebula | S0 News and frens
Mar.5.2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds6TLyGKbDk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keL5J3YKTNM (Suspicious 0bservers: You Are In Control)
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https://x.com/MrMBB333/status/2029256874013671826
https://x.com/StefanBurnsGeo/status/2029531094463267314
https://x.com/Fulguritics/status/2029486868253839409
https://x.com/schumannbot/status/2029557578099786076
The Sky Today on Thursday, March 5: Time to observe Comet Wierzchoś
March 5, 2026
The moonless window for observing Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoś) opens tonight. You’ll find it this evening after sunset in the southwest, slowly sinking toward the horizon.
Two hours after sunset, Wierzchoś is still 20° high, located in the large constellation Eridanus. Tonight it’s relatively easy to find, just 2.9° east of 4th-magnitude Eta (η) Eridani.
Note the comet’s asymmetric shape — its northern flank should be much more defined than its softer southern side.
While your attention is in this region, skim your view northwest to central Cetus, where the “wonderful” variable star Mira (Omicron [ο] Ceti) has been brightening as it approaches peak brightness early this year.
Mira is a long-term variable whose brightness changes over the course of roughly a year (332 days). And that brightness changes significantly, swinging from 2nd magnitude all the way to 10th magnitude — completely out of the range of naked-eye visibility.
Now, it’s on the brighter end of that swing, currently observed at magnitude 3.6 — well within range of the naked eye.
Early this evening, you’ll find it about 12.7° directly below brighter Menkar (Alpha [α] Ceti) as the constellation sets in the few hours after sunset.
Sunrise: 6:27 A.M.
Sunset: 5:56 P.M.
Moonrise: 8:35 P.M.
Moonset: 7:16 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waning gibbous (92%)
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https://www.earth.com/news/nasa-tracks-rare-interstellar-comet-carrying-organic-molecules/
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https://x.com/the_beka/status/2029331821746434470
https://x.com/Zeiein/status/2029315772237947376
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Japanese Spacecraft Ready for Departure, Crew Studies Biology and Advanced Tech
March 4, 2026 2:40PM
Expedition 74 is ready to send off a Japanese cargo spacecraft on Friday after four months attached to the International Space Station.
The orbital residents also spent Wednesday conducting a wide array of biology investigations to keep humans healthy on and off the Earth and tested advanced technology to benefit crew operations.
NASA flight engineers Chris Williams and Jessica Meir finalized operations with the HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft readying it for its departure on Friday.
The duo disconnected power supply systems to the HTV-X1, installed electronic control units that will command components to detach from the spacecraft, and then closed the vehicle and station hatches.
At 2:25 p.m. EST on Thursday, robotics controllers will remotely command the Canadarm2 robotic arm to uninstall HTV-X1 from the Harmony module’s Earth-facing port then maneuver it to a parking position for an overnight laser ranging sensor demonstration test.
Finally, at 12 p.m. on Friday, robotics controllers will command the Canadarm2 to release HTV-X1 into Earth orbit where it will stay for three months at a safe distance from the orbital outpost to conduct remotely-controlled science experiments.
NASA will broadcast the release of HTV-X1 with coverage beginning at 11:45 a.m. Friday on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel.
Before completing the HTV-X1 work on Wednesday, Williams configured experimental robotics hardware in the Kibo laboratory module designed to automate tasks and reduce crew workload.
Next, he took a cognition test to measure any space-caused changes to his brain structure and function for the CIPHER suite of 14 human research investigations.
Meir filmed stuffed toys floating in weightlessness inside Kibo to promote the commercialization of space and excite youngsters about space exploration.
Flight engineers Jack Hathaway of NASA and Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) kicked off their shift testing the EchoFinder-2 biomedical device inside the Columbus laboratory module.
Each took turns scanning the other’s abdomen and vascular system with the EchoFinder-2 that uses augmented reality for ultrasound scanning guidance and artificial intelligence for organ detection. T
he objective of the human research study is to reduce reliance on ground support for medical procedures as a crew flies farther away from Earth.
Working in the Roscosmos segment of the orbiting lab, flight engineer Andrey Fedyaev wore a variety of arm, wrist, and finger cuffs measuring his blood pressure to help researchers understand how living in microgravity affects vascular health.
Afterward, Fedyaev wrapped up his shift inside the Nauka science module cleaning ventilation system fans and photographing his work.
Flight engineer Sergei Mikaev wrapped up an automated overnight Earth photography session that imaged South American and African landmarks in different wavelengths.
Next, Mikaev configured data and communications hardware or stowage in the Zvezda service module. He later pointed a camera out a window on Zvezda and photographed South America’s Patagonia region and the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands near Antarctica.
Station commander Sergey Kud-Sverchkov continued a space physics experiment pointing a molecular beam, or a stream of atoms and molecules, at semiconductor materials to observe how they react and learn how to create advanced device structures with ultra-clean surfaces.
At the end of his shift, Kud-Sverchkov set up hardware he and Mikaev will use the following day to scan their stomachs after breakfast to understand how weightlessness affects the digestion system.
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/03/04/japanese-spacecraft-ready-for-departure-crew-studies-biology-and-advanced-tech/
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NASA Confirms ‘Fireball’ Meteor Illuminated B.C. Night Sky
March 5, 2026 6:52 AM ET
A recent meteor event delighted residents of British Columbia as a ‘fireball’ illuminated the night sky and produced a loud boom.
Experts quickly identified this phenomenon as a natural occurrence, confirming its legitimacy through various observations and data.
What Happened During the B.C. Fireball Event
On a Tuesday night, British Columbians encountered a remarkable sight as a meteor streaked through the atmosphere.
Reports indicate that the bright flash and accompanying sonic boom were part of an astronomical event that occurred shortly after 9 p.m. PT.
Expert Opinions and Observations
Robert Lunsford from the American Meteor Society described the event as “undoubtedly a fireball.”
He explained that average meteors are pea-sized; however, larger meteors can create spectacular visual effects.
Johanna Wagstaffe, a meteorologist at CBC News, noted a spike in local seismographs around 9:10 p.m., which indicated a meteor was responsible.
The sonic boom was attributed to the high-speed travel of the meteor, creating pressure in the air as it moved.
NASA’s Confirmation of the Meteor Event
NASA confirmed the sighting, announcing that the meteor was detected over the Pacific Northwest.
It was located approximately 98 kilometers above Coquitlam, B.C., traveling east of north at an extraordinary speed of around 119,000 km/h.
Details of the Meteor’s Journey
The meteor journeyed approximately 71 kilometers before disintegrating at an altitude of 65 kilometers above Greenmantle Mountain, which is situated in Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Fireball Sightings Across the Region
The fireball was witnessed by individuals across a vast area. Observations ranged from as far west as Comox to as far south as Seattle, Washington.
Brett Gladman, an astronomy professor at the University of British Columbia, provided insights into the meteor’s origin.
The initial findings suggest a 10-centimeter rocky asteroid fragment entered Earth’s atmosphere.
Potential estimates indicate that the size of the asteroid fragment could be as large as 100 centimeters.
Challenges of Recovery
The meteor’s descent occurred in a heavily forested and mountainous region, which complicates potential recovery of any surviving fragments. Gladman emphasized the difficulty of locating these remnants if they did reach the ground.
This fireball event not only captivated onlookers but also provided valuable data for scientists studying meteors and their interactions with Earth’s atmosphere. Further investigations are expected to shed light on this celestial occurrence.
https://www.filmogaz.com/180036
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/mysterious-fireball-sonic-boom-experienced-in-vancouver-western-washington-was-indeed-a-meteor-traveling-at-33-km-per-second-speed-confirms-nasa/articleshow/129091004.cms
https://anywherevancouver.com/fireball-meteor-vancouver-2026/
https://x.com/ChrisWe56184750/status/2029081911248011409
New NASA fisheries research partnership a 'perfect fit,' says science center
Updated 5 March 2026, 05:59
A new partnership between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS) is expected to advance fisheries research and fuel new breakthroughs, the partners announced Wednesday.
Through the partnership, researchers from NASA’s Earth Science Division have joined SCEMFIS’ Industry Advisory Board (IAB). SCEMFIS officials said in a release that they believe the partnership will create new opportunities to integrate NASA observations into future SCEMFIS research and allow for closer collaboration with NASA scientists, furthering SCEMFIS’ mission.
“NASA Earth Science is a perfect fit for SCEMFIS’ mission, which is identifying and supporting the latest breakthroughs in marine science,” said Dr. Eric Powell, SCEMFIS’ director.
Powell said the broad portfolio of ocean observations from NASA, and in particular the advanced data from NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission, “will be an integral part of future SCEMFIS research.”
Joe Myers, chair of SCEMFIS’ IAB and the senior director of innovation and sustainability at Sea Watch International, said the collaboration will bring new insights into Earth’s oceans and marine species that “will benefit the finfish and shellfish fisheries and our industry partners.”
SCEMFIS is an Industry-University Cooperative Research Center supported by the National Science Foundation.
It brings together academic and industry expertise to address urgent scientific challenges facing sustainable fisheries, working to reduce uncertainty in stock assessments and improve the long-term sustainability of key marine resources.
SCEMFIS highlighted in its release various ways NASA has been integral to Earth science and fisheries research over the past several decades.
Those ways include NASA’s use of satellites to measure the biological and physical characteristics of the world’s oceans.
NASA also has a measurement called ocean color that uses phytoplankton to track ocean health and the availability of fish food sources, and recently expanded its ocean observation capabilities in 2024, according to SCEMFIS.
SCEMFIS said that advanced phytoplankton measurements “can help fisheries better respond to ever-changing ocean conditions and improve detection of phytoplankton that may be harmful to fish populations or seafood consumers.”
“NASA’s decades of phytoplankton and other ocean measurements have advanced our understanding of the biological activity and overall health of the ocean, information critical to supporting coastal economies and our seafood supply chain,” SCEMFIS said in its release.
The partnership between NASA and SCEMFIS will allow for expanded commercial applications for existing NASA data and create a more formal collaborative relationship, SCEMFIS said.
https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/new-nasa-fisheries-research-partnership-a-perfect-fit-says-science-center/2-1-1954742
https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/business-and-professional-services/nasa-earth-science-researchers-join-science-center-for-marine-fi-1143564
About Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP)
Mar 04, 2026
NASA’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) studies, evaluates, and develops technologies and capabilities for new aircraft systems and explores far-future concepts for revolutionary air travel improvements.
AAVP develops technologies for all flight regimes from hover to hypersonic to enable safe, new aircraft that are faster, quieter, and more fuel efficient.
AAVP develops a broad range of technologies that maintain U.S. leadership in aerospace, benefitting the nation’s economy and quality of life. AAVP’s research primes the technology pipeline, bolstering U.S. competitiveness.
For subsonic transport aircraft, AAVP accelerates development of key technologies to ensure they will be ready by the late 2020s to transition into U.S. industry’s next-generation single-aisle transport aircraft. AAVP also explores high-risk, high-payoff concepts for future generations of aircraft.
The program engages with partners from industry, academia, and other government agencies to maintain a broad perspective on technology solutions to aviation’s challenges, to pursue mutually beneficial collaborations, and to leverage opportunities for effective technology transition.
AAVP Projects
High Speed Flight (HSF)
Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM)
Subsonic Vehicles Technologies and Tools (SVTT)
Legacy AAVP Projects
Advanced Composites (ACP)
Advanced Air Transport Technology (AATT)
Commercial Supersonic Technology (CST)
Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC)
Hypersonic Technology (HT)
Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (RVLT)
https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/armd/aavp/about-aavp/
https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/armd/aavp/hsf/high-speed-flight-project-overview/