August 2026 – Just Saturn Uranus

The “Hello World” and “Blue Marble” photos of the earth draw many wrong conclusions. So let’s set the fact straight

August 17, 2026

Unpacking the Myth: The “Hello World” and “Blue Marble” Photos of Earth – Separating Fact from Fiction In recent discussions surrounding space exploration imagery, a common trend has emerged: comparing the latest pictures of Earth from NASA’s Artemis II mission with the iconic “Blue Marble” photograph from Apollo 17. Many observers tend to leap to […]

Venus Emerging From Behind the Moon Yesterday Through my Telescope.

August 17, 2026

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4:20 pm

Venus Emerges from Behind the Moon: A Stunning Astronomical Occultation Experience Yesterday afternoon, a remarkable celestial event took place that vividly illustrated the dynamic dance of our solar system. As the Moon smoothly circled Earth, it passed directly in front of the planet Venus—a phenomenon known as an occultation. This rare alignment allowed observers to […]

I Photographed the ISS Transiting our Moon This Thursday Under Nearly Perfect Conditions.

August 12, 2026

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11:04 pm

Capturing the International Space Station as it Crosses the Moon: A Stellar Observation This past Thursday, I had the extraordinary opportunity to photograph the International Space Station (ISS) as it transited across the face of the Moon under near-perfect atmospheric conditions. The resulting image offers a detailed glimpse of the station silhouetted against the cratered […]

A plane crossed the eclipsed Sun above Valencia, Spain [OC]

August 12, 2026

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3:08 am

Capturing a Rare Moment: A Plane Crosses the Eclipsed Sun Over Valencia During the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse On August 12, 2026, residents and skywatchers across parts of Spain were treated to a spectacular celestial event: a rare total solar eclipse. During this extraordinary occurrence, one photographer in Valencia captured a fascinating and serendipitous moment […]

Moon dogs captured a few days ago in Alaska at -28°F

August 10, 2026

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1:39 am

Captivating Moon Dogs in Alaska: A Rare Optical Phenomenon at -28°F Living in Alaska offers a front-row seat to extraordinary atmospheric phenomena, especially during the colder months. Recently, I had the opportunity to witness and photograph a stunning example of such an event — moon dogs, also known as paraselenes — captured amid temperatures plunging […]

I Photographed the ISS Passing by Planet Venus Yesterday in Broad Daylight.

August 9, 2026

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4:45 pm

Rare Celestial Encounter: Capturing the International Space Station Passing Near Venus in Daylight Astronomy enthusiasts and photographers alike often strive to document the grandeur of our universe, but capturing rare planetary and orbital phenomena is a challenge that requires precision and patience. Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of photographing a remarkable celestial event: the […]