It’s a scene that could evoke popular fantasy stories, with sparkling stars shining above misty mountaintops, but the James Webb Space Telescope image you see above is of a very real part of our universe. It shows peaks jutting up from a vast nebula that sits about 5,500 light-years away from our planet.
The nebula is NGC 6357, which is also known as the Lobster Nebula in the constellation…
What time is today's blood moon total lunar eclipse?
September 8, 2025
A total lunar eclipse will occur overnight on Sunday (Sept. 7) into the early hours of Monday (Sept. 8), creating a striking red ‘blood moon’ for skywatchers across Asia, Western Australia and Europe.
The September lunar eclipse will reach its maximum phase, when…
'The turtles and the nudists will have to migrate': SpaceX plan for Starship launches from Florida sparks debate among Space Coast residents
September 8, 2025
The people have spoken about SpaceX’s plans to launch its Super Heavy Starship from Florida — and they have a lot to say.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a series of public meetings as part of its draft environmental impact statement…
Inside Daido Moriyama’s 'Quartet': The four books that forged the legendary street photographer
September 8, 2025
Mark Holborn, whose career bridges decades of photographic practice, publishing and curatorial expertise, is the guiding hand behind the new Thames & Hudson release, Moriyama: Quartet.
This extraordinary new book brings together four of Daido Moriyama’s formative works – Japan: A Photo Theater, A Hunter, Farewell Photography and Light and Shadow. Books that shaped the photographer’s…
Right now, for many photographers, Google Image search is a friend. It drives traffic to our websites, helped potential clients discover their work, and gives them a fighting chance in the digital marketplace.
But there’s a snake in this garden of Eden: AI…
So, you've found a location for the perfect photo... but so has everyone else! Here's how to block out distractions with a super-long shutter speed
September 8, 2025
For photographers, the frustration of a pristine scene marred by distractions is a common occurrence. Whether it’s busy crowds, moving vehicles or onlookers in popular tourist spots or scenic viewpoints, we have all experienced this frustration. While patience might secure…
Connecticut and Rhode Island are suing the Trump administration to overturn its “baseless” decision to halt Revolution Wind, a nearly completed offshore wind farm set to deliver clean power to New England.
Attorneys General William Tong of Connecticut and Peter Neronha of Rhode Island announced Thursday that they’ll file suit in Rhode Island federal court to overturn the August 22 stop-work…
Canada is “reviewing” its current 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, which could potentially give another entry point for the inexpensive, advanced vehicles into the North American market.
The strange part? The review is being pushed for, mainly, by the premiers of…
Check out the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV interior and its giant 39" infotainment screen
September 8, 2025
The top-selling Mercedes model is going electric. With just two days until its official debut, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a first look at the interior of the new GLC. With a massive 39″ touchscreen, the brand’s largest to date, Mercedes promises the new GLC will take luxury…
Denmark to host Ukrainian missile fuel production in NATO first
September 8, 2025
BERLIN — Denmark will become the first NATO country to host Ukrainian weapons production on its territory, with Fire Point, the manufacturer of Ukraine’s long-range Flamingo cruise missile, set to begin making solid rocket fuel near a Danish air base in December.
The facility will be located adjacent to Skrydstrup Air Base in South Jutland, home to Denmark’s F-16 fighter fleet. The Danish…
