APOD: 2026 September 7 – The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars

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Satellite Captures Volcanic Glow at Mount Michael as Antarctic Winter Ends

A NASA satellite has captured a rare clear view of Mount Michael, an active volcano located on Saunders Island in the remote South Atlantic Ocean. The image reveals a bright spot indicative of ongoing volcanic activity at the summit. The sighting was made possible as cloud cover dissipated near the end of the austral winter season. Mount Michael is one of the few volcanoes known to host a persistent lava lake, making such observations scientifically significant. Remote location and frequent cloud cover typically make regular monitoring of the volcano difficult.

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APOD: 2026 September 5 – Chasing the Moon’s Shadow

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 5 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Chasing the Moon’s […]

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NASA Ames Fire Department Conducts Aircraft Firefighting Drills at Moffett Field

The fire department at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley is conducting aircraft firefighting training at Moffett Federal Airfield. The drills are scheduled to run from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11. Training sessions will take place daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PDT. The exercises will make use of a propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator to replicate real-world emergency scenarios.

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NASA Hosts Accessible Webinar on Artemis RS-25 Engine for Blind and Low-Vision Public

NASA will hold a free virtual webinar on Friday, October 2, at 2 p.m., focused on the RS-25 engine and the future of its Artemis missions. The approximately two-hour session is open to the general public but has been specifically designed to be accessible for blind and low-vision participants. The event is titled 'The RS-25 Engine and the Future of Artemis Missions: An Accessible Webinar for the Blind and Low-Vision Community.' The initiative reflects NASA's broader effort to make space exploration content inclusive and available to audiences with visual disabilities.

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