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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day

September 1, 2026

A Plane Lunar Eclipse

Did you need to be on the right side of this airplane to see this eclipse? No. Lunar eclipses are routinely seen from the half of the Earth facing the Moon when the eclipse occurs, making them some of the most commonly witnessed astronomical events. You don't even need any special equipment to see one just your unaided eyes. Lunar eclipses are also some of the most photographed astronomical events because, unlike with a solar eclipse, your eyes and camera do not have to look toward the bright Sun. However, considering the featured image taken last week from Portugal, if you were on the left side of that airplane during takeoff, you might have trouble seeing it at first. But even then, after takeoff, since lunar eclipses typically last for hours, you might soon be able to safely cross the aisle(s) to see it.

https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPPZ90XgvE

Mars Awakens, Solar Storm Nests, Typhoons | S0 News and frens

Sep.1.2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVnhh8wbqJk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeE77qPdyRc (BPEarthwatch: Major Chemical Contamination at Lake MEAD!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_2vVfsd9v4 (Stefan Burns: This is Not Looking Good For California…)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he0tXsEDiVs (Max Velocity: This Storm Just Took A HUGE Turn…)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Gvf-QygeY (Mr Weatherman: Hurricane Conditions Likely as Edouard gets Stronger…)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uuDFLtVlds (On the Pulse with Silki: Nepal Catastrophe: What Really Triggered the Mountain Collapse?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCrzOnjFb_Y (dutchsinse: 8/31/2026 – ANTIPODE Earthquakes Explained - Back and forth of events ELF (extremely low frequency))

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDx8BAmiY5A (EarthMaster: More Earthquake activity offshore Northern California. Deep EQs Aleutian Trench. Mon Night)

• solar

https://www.spaceweather.gov/news/ccor-1-white-light-imagery-degradation

https://starlust.org/nas-as-ai-can-spot-storm-making-regions-on-the-sun-12-hours-before-they-appear/

https://hub.jhu.edu/magazine/2026/summer/forecasting-space-weather/

https://www.sciencealert.com/gps-glitched-across-the-us-by-as-much-as-33-feet-scientists-have-never-seen-this-before

• wildfires

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/31/newsom-outside-groups-defeat-wildfires-01058689

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4707663/los-angeles-sues-state-farm-2025-wildfires/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/09/01/texas-wildfire-map-ross-fire-size-containment-tracker/91559542007/

https://www.ky3.com/2026/08/31/firefighters-prepare-battle-more-wildfires-ozarks/

https://www.gbnews.com/news/wildfires-britons-banned-forests-risk-ignition

https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/tunisia-evacuates-over-100-families-as-wildfires-spread-3227228

• storms and floods

https://weather.com/2026/09/01/storms/severe/northeast-severe-storms-nyc-philadelphia-september

https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/severe-storms-downpours-to-hound-midwest-to-northeast/1928802

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/hawaii-island-generator-shortage-severe-weather/

https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/utahs-national-parks/zion-national-park-flooding-captured-on-video-shows-widespread-damage

https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/tropical-moisture-near-florida-could-raise-storm-threat-into-labor-day-weekend/1928585

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/80-rescued-grand-canyon-floods-two-dead-one-missing/3983195/

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/09/01/grand-canyon-flash-flooding-traced-dragon-bravo-burn-scar/

https://apnews.com/article/grand-canyon-water-pipeline-repairs-flooding-305a0474e6833237d57c7287b4e27e39

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2296756/olongapo-city-under-state-of-calamity-due-to-severe-flooding

https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260901-tibetan-activists-accuse-china-of-underreporting-flood-death-toll

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• hurricanes and frens

https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/tropical-storm-edouard-to-make-landfall-near-texas-louisiana-border-with-flooding-rain-and-gusty-winds/1928361

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/08/31/hurricane-california-latest-forecast-weather/91552291007/

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-holds-severe-weather-briefing-ahead-of-tropical-weather-threat

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2026-08-31/hurricane-karina-intensifies-to-category-4-pacific-track-and-coastal-threat

https://bigislandnow.com/2026/08/31/lowell-continues-westward-trek-at-13-mph-still-poses-no-immediate-threats-to-hawaii/

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/09/01/typhoon-krovanh-forms-in-pacific-ocean-south-of-japan-moving-towards-okinawa-prefectures-main-island

https://www.joc.com/article/shippers-see-fresh-disruption-from-china-as-new-typhoon-again-closes-key-ports-6278823

• tornadoes

https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/even-meteorologists-are-baffled-by-the-midwestern-tornado-season/

https://globalnews.ca/news/12041733/tornadoes-confirmed-manitoba-saskatchewan/

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2296687/another-tornado-hits-ilocos-sur-rips-off-roofs

• earthquakes

https://nypost.com/2026/08/31/science/san-andreas-stress-hits-1000-year-high-at-cajon-pass-priming-major-california-earthquake/

https://thenewsmill.com/2026/09/magnitude-3-9-earthquake-hits-sikkims-mangan-district-early-tuesday/

https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=magnitude-54-earthquake-strikes-alaskan-state-of-america-1&date=1/09/2026

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/1000772/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-hits-balut-island-davao-occidental/story/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/01/japan/society/japan-disaster-prevention-day-drills/

https://portuguese-american-journal.com/100-years-ago-devastating-earthquake-shook-faial-island-azores/

• volcanoes

https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-tephra-time-machine-exploring-kilaueas-past

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-use-robots-more-than-two-kilometres-beneath-the-pacific-to-discover-huge-lava-fields-around-an-active-underwater-volcano/articleshow/133669182.cms

https://www.newsweek.com/us-embassy-issues-indonesia-natural-disaster-alert-over-volcanic-eruption-12389585

https://ticotimes.net/2026/09/01/rincon-de-la-vieja-volcano-eruption-costa-rica

• dailys

https://schumannresonance.today/

https://www.weather.gov/

https://www.weatherbug.com/news/Tropical-Disturbance-Forming-Near-Louisiana-Coast

https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

https://www.americanforests.org/wildfire-map/

https://www.tornadohq.com/

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/339630/Volcano-earthquake-report-2026-09-01.html

https://www.spaceweather.gov/

https://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=01&month=09&year=2026

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September’s Night Sky Will Have 8 Celestial Wonders—Including Fireball Meteors, the ‘False Dawn,’ and a Harvest Moon

September 1, 2026

From the “false dawn” of the zodiacal light to Neptune at peak visibility, early autumn provides plenty of reasons to turn your eyes upward.

As daytime travelers hit the road for autumn foliage, stargazers get an extended season of their own starting in September.

With the fall equinox approaching, nights grow longer across much of the Northern Hemisphere, and cooler temperatures make spending a few extra hours under the stars all the more inviting.

From late-season views of the Milky Way core to the “false dawn” of the zodiacal light, September offers plenty of reasons to stay out after dark—especially from a stargazing resort or dark-sky park.

Read on for September’s best skywatching moments, including when to look and what to search for.

Peak of the Epsilon Perseid Meteor Shower (Sept. 9 to 10)

While unrelated to August’s more prolific Perseid meteor shower, the Epsilon Perseids are still known for producing occasional bright fireballs and luminous streaks.

This year’s shower will reach its peak just ahead of September’s new moon, creating dark sky conditions that will offer excellent opportunities for spotting fainter meteors.

Look for the radiant of this shower, capable of producing five to eight meteors per hour, in the constellation Perseus.

New Moon Ushers in Dark Nighttime Views (Sept. 10)

September’s new moon arrives at 11:27 p.m. ET on Sept. 10, but skywatchers can take advantage of exceptional dark skies in the days before and after.

Besides taking in the beauty of the Milky Way core, visible just after sunset toward the southwest, travelers can also try spotting the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).

Located high in the east-northeast sky, right next to the “W” shape of the Cassiopeia constellation, this deep-sky object can easily be spotted with a pair of binoculars or a small telescope, per EarthSky.

Crescent Moon Meets Venus (Sept. 14)

One of the month’s most beautiful pairings will take place on the evening of Sept. 14, when a thin crescent moon appears close to brilliant Venus.

Look west after sunset to spot the pair low above the horizon as twilight fades.

Fall Equinox Marks Return of Longer Nights (Sept. 22)

The astronomical start of autumn arrives on Sept. 22 with the fall equinox, when day and night are roughly equal in length across much of the globe.

For stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere, this seasonal transition marks a welcome turning point as nighttime hours begin to outpace the day.

Zodiacal Light Brightens the Predawn Sky (Sept. 22)

Following the fall equinox on Sept. 22, the prime viewing window for the elusive zodiacal light opens across the Northern Hemisphere.

Often called the “false dawn,” this subtle glow appears as a faint pyramid of light stretching upward from the eastern horizon roughly 80 to 120 minutes before sunrise.

The phenomenon occurs when sunlight reflects off interplanetary dust grains along the inner solar system, with late September offering optimal conditions for early risers in dark-sky regions.

Venus at Greatest Visual Brilliance (Sept. 18 to 22)

Venus reaches peak brilliance in the second half of September, shining exceptionally bright low in the western sky after sunset.

Nicknamed the “evening star,” the planet easily outshines every star in the sky and becomes visible roughly 30 minutes after sunset.

Neptune Reaches Opposition (Sept. 25)

The solar system’s most distant planet reaches opposition on Sept. 25, marking its closest and brightest appearance of the year.

While Neptune will remain too distant to spot with the naked eye, it climbs within reach of a good set of binoculars or a small backyard telescope in the constellation Pisces.

According to EarthSky, look for Neptune rising in the eastern sky just after sunset.

The Full Harvest Moon Rises (Sept. 26)

September’s full “harvest moon” will glow in the eastern skies on Sept. 26. As the full moon closest to the fall equinox, it earned its traditional name from farmers who once relied on consecutive evenings of early moonlight to extend the harvest.

While the harvest moon can be seen throughout the night, it’s best to watch during moonrise—shortly after sunset—when the lunar orb appears larger than normal thanks to what NASA calls the moon illusion.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/september-2026-astronomy-guide-12070958

other space objects

https://www1.ru/en/news/2026/09/01/novyi-proryv-v-kosmose-sblizenie-asteroida-apofis-s-zemlei-izucit-mgu.html

https://thedebrief.org/the-search-for-a-second-earth-begins-nasas-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-is-poised-to-make-history/

moar Roman

https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/09/01/nasa-romans-planet-imager-has-powered-on/

https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/09/01/nasa-roman-space-telescopes-antenna-visor-deployed/

https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman/2026/08/31/nasas-roman-completes-first-mid-course-correction-burn/

https://x.com/NRO_gov/status/2094767523988144569

The Search for a Second Earth Begins: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is Poised to Make History

September 1, 2026

Now that NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is on its way toward its Lagrange Point 2 (L2) destination, more of its mission goals are coming into focus, including the possibility that it could detect an Earth-like planet orbiting a star like our own Sun using gravitational microlensing.

The Roman team said such a detection could identify targets for the proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory project, including scanning their atmospheres for signs of extraterrestrial life.

Searching for Another Earth with the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

In NASA’s mission fact sheet, Roman’s planners pose several questions. These include:

How common are solar systems like our own?

What kinds of planets exist in the cold, outer regions of planetary systems?

What determines the habitability of Earth-like worlds?

Although scientists have used several methods to detect exoplanets, including Earth-like planets, Roman will employ three.

These include the transit method, microlensing, and direct imaging. NASA said the combination of approaches will allow mission scientists to conduct a “sweeping search expected to uncover around 100,000 new exoplanets — a staggering leap compared to the nearly 6,200 currently known.”

“It is hoped that Roman will discover thousands of new exoplanets and significantly expand our knowledge of the diversity of planetary systems in our Galaxy,” explained Associate Professor Edita Stonkutė, an astrophysicist at Vilnius University unconnected to the Roman team, in a statement emailed to The Debrief.

Microlensing Can Reveal Earthlike Planets Orbiting Sunlike Stars

Most exoplanets have been detected by the dimming of their host star when they transit between it and Earth, giving the transit method its name.

Roman plans to use that same method for most of its larger planetary detections. However, among the expected tens of thousands of transit-method detections, mission planners expect a small but sizeable percentage to come from microlensing.

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NASA said the “light-bending” microlensing phenomenon occurs when two distant stars “align closely from our vantage point.”

Due to the strength of the nearer star’s gravity, the light from the more distant one is “warped” around the nearer one, essentially focusing it very briefly for a distant observer.

“If the alignment is especially close, the nearer star acts like a cosmic lens, focusing and magnifying light from the background star.” Professor Stonkutė explained.

“By analysing these changes, astronomers can determine that the planet exists and estimate its mass and orbital characteristics.”

Critically, Professor Stonkutė also noted that microlensing can occur with objects other than stars, including exoplanets.

“This is Precisely Where Roman Has the Edge”

Using its Wide-Field Array, Roman will monitor hundreds of millions of stars. NASA said the observatory will monitor these target stars for “tiny surges in starlight” that typically signal a microlensing event.

Although the transit method is employed to detect larger exoplanets, NASA noted that microlensing “specializes in finding planets like those in our solar system.” The space agency added that this includes “worlds as lightweight as Mars in their star’s habitable zone or farther out.”

A star’s habitable zone is typically defined as the orbital plane where an exoplanet could sustain liquid water on its surface, a key ingredient for life as we know it.

Professor Stonkutė described microlensing as “particularly valuable” since it can detect planets that are difficult to spot with other planet-hunting methods.

The professor said this includes “small Earth-like planets located far from their star.” The Roman team hopes to find “more than 1,000 microlensing planets.”

The professor warned that “most microlensing events cannot be predicted in advance.” As a result, telescopes need to actively scan large areas of the sky to increase the chances of a microlensing detection

“This is precisely where Roman has the edge over other telescopes that have searched for exoplanets using different methods,” the professor added.

A “Stepping Stone” Toward NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory Concept

While Roman is tasked with directly imaging exoplanets, finding another Earth around a Sun-like star will still require an indirect detection, most likely from a microlensing event.

However, the Roman team notes that their observatory “will provide a crucial stepping stone for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory concept.”

According to the space agency, that “flagship” telescope, still awaiting final approval, “would be designed to photograph Earth-like planets for the first time ever.”

Roman may also be able to scan the atmospheres of planets detected with the transit method. The space agency said Roman “would also look for signs of life called biosignatures by measuring atmospheric gases like oxygen and ozone that could signal the presence of living things.”

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LIVE: Join us to watch today's spacewalk as @Astro_Jessica and @Soph_astro work on maintenance outside the International Space Station.

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Time for the spacewalk! Astronauts @Soph_astro and @astro_jessica have begun their busy day installing and replacing hardware on the

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Over an hour into today's spacewalk, @Soph_astro is currently in the process of replacing the retroreflector and @Astro_Jessica is getting in position to remove and replace a camera on the @Space_Station’s truss.

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Astronauts on the @Space_Station have some out-of-this-world views!

This view of Earth was captured out of the window of a @SpaceX Dragon docked to the station. In the left side of the window, you can see @Soph_astro hard at work.

7:46 AM · Sep 1, 2026

https://x.com/NASA/status/2094798955074781450

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/09/01/esa-nasa-astronauts-begin-spacewalk-for-navigation-science-maintenance/

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/09/01/esa-nasa-astronauts-suit-up-for-navigation-science-maintenance-spacewalk/

https://x.com/CNES/status/2094747483649769651

https://x.com/astro_anil/status/2094803421094178893

https://x.com/astro_anil/status/2094769769723412573

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HQOp1-LpU0

LIVE: NASA's Artemis II crew visits Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville

Updated: 12:03 PM CDT Sep 1, 2026

NASA's Artemis II mission crew is scheduled to discuss their experiences in space during a news conference Tuesday in Huntsville.

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Hammock Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will answer questions from reporters at noon CDT at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.

The astronauts visited Marshall’s workforce earlier Tuesday.

Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission under the agency’s Artemis campaign to return humans to the moon and establish the foundation for future lunar exploration.

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/alabama-astronauts-nasa-artemis-ii-crew-visit-marshall-space-flight-center-huntsville/73582654

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/artemis-ii-crew-brings-moon-mission-stories-to-a-sold-out-madison-crowd/525-828e0fc7-d6f9-4954-bb6d-00a0b0b3b22d

https://www.waff.com/2026/09/01/artemis-ii-crew-thanks-huntsville-during-appearance-toyota-field/

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https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/iceberg-from-petermann-glacier-speeds-away/

https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/september-2026-satellite-puzzler/

https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/amendment-71-new-opportunity-a-16-cryosphere/

NASA Moon Base

@NASAMoonBase

POV: You’re riding shotgun on the Moon.

The Lunar Roving Vehicle transformed Apollo surface exploration. Now we’re bringing that legacy of lunar mobility to the Moon’s South Pole region.

New lunar terrain vehicles being developed by @Astrolab_Space and @LunarOutpostInc will put even more of the Moon within reach, helping @NASA Artemis astronauts travel farther and explore longer as we lay the groundwork for humanity’s first Moon Base.

7:33 AM · Sep 1, 2026

https://x.com/NASAMoonBase/status/2094795730850337113

moar

https://x.com/NASA/status/2094566190018396195

https://x.com/NASAAdmin/status/2094580803749478867

https://x.com/astro_Pettit/status/2094546783804203369

https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2094612294495797381