Don't miss Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12-13

Happy Monday space fans! | Is astronomy safe from organized scientific fraud? | Weird 'Cosmic Grapes' galaxy found in early universe Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version August 11, 2025 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Happy Monday space fans! We're busy in the newsroom today as the Perseid meteor shower peaks tomorrow night. With a brighter moon this year, we're looking into whether this may be an issue for skywatchers eager to see these shooting stars.  Other stories for today include experts voicing growing concerns about organized scientific fraud happening within the field of astronomy. Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com's Astronomy Channel Editor, notes that: "As we see companies and institutions increasingly investing in and becoming reliant on artificial intelligence, it's especially important to ensure that scientific studies and factual information online are legitimate. It is such data that trains the AI algorithms that have been weaving into our society."  The other headlines for your daily read include a dive into SpaceX's 100th mission for the year, a new book about the turn-of-the-century Mars Craze and weird "Cosmic Grapes" in an early galaxy.  Thanks for exploring with us. Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Is astronomy safe from organized scientific fraud? "We need to be aware of the seriousness of this problem and take measures to address it." Read More Weird 'Cosmic Grapes' galaxy found in early universe This galaxy formed just 930 million years after the Big Bang, offering a rare glimpse into the universe's early years. Read More Space quiz! What comet's debris helps create the Perseid meteor shower? Click here for answer! Halley's comet Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle Comet Hale-Bopp Comet 3I/ATLAS Space Deal of the Day Smithsonian Planetarium star projector: 3.5 stars This chunky star projector is a good choice for kids thanks to its low price and easy-to-use functions. Read More Skywatching Don't miss Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12-13 The Perseid meteor shower takes place each year as Earth travels through the debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Read More See Saturn and moon in close encounter on Aug. 11 The ringed planet meets the moon for a striking skywatching event you won't want to miss. Read More Science & Astronomy Strange 'ice cube' clouds found at galaxy's center Twin orbs of superhot plasma at the Milky Way's center known as the "Fermi bubbles" contain inexplicable clouds of cold hydrogen, new research reveals. They could help scientists figure out when our galaxy's black hole last erupted. Read More Light pollution is coming to observatories worldwide The rate of human-produced light is increasing in the night sky by as much as 10% per year, making it difficult for astronomers to study the night sky. Read More SpaceX SpaceX's 100th mission of 2025: Amazon Kuiper sats A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 of Amazon Project Kuiper spacecraft lifted off at 8:35 a.m. ET (1235 GMT) on Monday (Aug. 11). Read More Entertainment Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron "What is it about Mars that has made it so prominent in our culture, almost more than any other celestial object?" Read More Today in Space On this day: Aug. 11 1960: 1st space object recovered The reentry capsule was a big, bowl-shaped hunk of metal that weighed about 120 pounds and contained only an American flag. Read More Image of day: ISS astronaut captures star trails This long-exposure image from the International Space Station shows the growing tension between celestial beauty and human expansion into space. Read More   Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036