Tropical Storm Fung-Wong was found to have two small areas of moderate to heavy rainfall despite strong wind shear. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission measured rainfall rates throughout the storm on Nov. 22, with heaviest precipitation occurring at a rate of 1.6 inches per hour.
NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Storm Fung-Wong, showing strong thunderstorms around its low-level center. The storm is moving north and weakening rapidly, with maximum sustained winds of 55 knots (63 mph/102 kph).
Tropical Storm Sebastien is being pushed towards becoming a hurricane due to strong winds and low pressure. NASA's Terra satellite has captured images showing the storm's clouds and showers have been displaced by wind shear, weakening its rotation.
Kalmaegi, known as Tropical Cyclone Ramon in the Philippines, was a tropical depression that dissipated over the South China Sea. The storm's weakening was confirmed by NASA's Aqua satellite, which captured images of its shapeless form on November 21.
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong is becoming more organized and symmetrical, indicating strengthening. The storm is forecast to strengthen to 55 knots within 24 hours before weakening rapidly near Taiwan.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission provides near-real-time rain estimates for Tropical Storm Sebastien, revealing moderate rainfall rates of up to 17.0 mm/hour east of the center. The storm is expected to become an extratropical cyclone in a couple of days and be absorbed by a cold front on Friday.
Typhoon Kalmaegi is moving towards the northern Philippines, causing signal warnings in Luzon provinces. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 86mph and is expected to weaken rapidly as it enters the South China Sea.
The study reveals the location of the most energetic outburst ever seen, sitting in a dense environment within a bright galaxy 5 billion light years away. The high-energy radiation was produced by a collapsing star at nearly the speed of light, creating a shock that triggered the gamma-ray burst.
The detection of record-setting gamma-ray bursts by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has provided new insights into the mechanisms driving these events. The blasts produce an initial pulse of gamma rays, followed by afterglows that can be detected at longer wavelengths.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image of newly formed Tropical Storm Sebastien northeast of the Leeward Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The storm is moving northwest at 8mph and may strengthen slightly over the next day.
Typhoon Kalmaegi is affecting the northern Philippines with signal warnings in effect. The NASA Terra satellite captured an image of the storm, revealing its oblong eye covered by high clouds. Forecasters predict the storm will weaken as it moves into the South China Sea.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected light rain falling at a rate of 0.4 inches per hour from Tropical Depression Fengshen on November 18. The storm is expected to become a remnant low-pressure system later that day.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission found light rain falling at a rate of 0.4 inches per hour in Tropical Depression 21E. The depression, which never matured into a tropical storm, is expected to dissipate by Nov 21.
NASA's analysis of Typhoon Kalmaegi's cloud top temperatures revealed the strongest storms are located over Luzon and northern Philippines. Heavy rain is expected due to these strong storm systems, posing a threat to the region.
The mission detected 54 impacts from micrometeoroids, mostly from short-period comets with Jupiter-determined orbits. The findings help refine dust models used in various studies, including planet formation and spacecraft impact risks.
Typhoon Fengshen strengthened from a tropical storm to a typhoon with an eye, producing deep convection and strong thunderstorms. The storm made landfall near Japan's Iwo To Island, expected to weaken over the next five days.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected highest water vapor concentrations and coldest cloud top temperatures north and west of Kalmaegi's center. This analysis provides critical data on the storm's development potential and intensity.
Tropical Storm Raymond has strengthened and organized into a tropical storm, with winds reaching near 45 mph and estimated minimum central pressure of 1005 millibars. The system is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2-4 inches across southern Baja California Sur, posing life-threatening flash flood risks.
NASA's AIRS instrument detected coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit around Fengshen's center, suggesting a strong storm. Forecasters expect Fengshen to continue strengthening and reach typhoon status, with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph.
The Suomi NPP satellite identified strong storms in Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi using infrared light, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind shear is preventing the storm from consolidating, allowing it to maintain a tropical depression status.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission reveals heavy rainfall rates near the eastern coast of the Central Philippines, exceeding 40 mm/hour. The tropical cyclone, Kalmaegi, is forecast to weaken and turn west-southwest before approaching the Gulf of Aden.
NASA's Terra satellite captured a massive image of fires and smoke from Australia's bushfires, spanning the southern Pacific Ocean. Over 1.1 million hectares have burned since September, with more than 70 fires still raging in Queensland.
Tropical Storm Fengshen strengthened in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Terra satellite detecting very high-powered storms and cold cloud top temperatures circling the center. Infrared data indicates strong storms capable of generating heavy rainfall.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission captured heavy rainfall exceeding 1.6 inches per hour in Tropical Storm Fengshen. The storm is forecast to intensify through Friday and pass just north of Agrihan, with maximum sustained winds reaching 40 mph.
Matmo strengthened from a tropical storm to a storm with hurricane-force in the overnight hours of Nov. 7, according to NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite imagery. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts Matmo to make landfall near the border of India and Bangladesh on Saturday, Nov. 9.
A NASA-funded study reveals that winter carbon dioxide loss from the Arctic permafrost region could increase by 41% over the next century if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace. This would mark a stark reversal for the Arctic, which has captured and stored carbon for tens of thousands of years.
Tropical Storm Halong weakened and transitioned into an extra-tropical cyclone as tracked by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite on November 8. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 knots and was moving east-northeast at 24 knots.
Typhoon Nakri intensified into a stronger typhoon after satellite imagery showed better organization and increased winds, moving westward towards Vietnam. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects landfall on Nov. 10 or 11, near Danang.
A record number of bushfires are raging on Australia's east coast, spanning across New South Wales and Queensland. The fires, fueled by hot and dry weather, have burned over 365,000 hectares, with temperatures expected to remain high for the next week.
Typhoon Halong's storm system resembles a boxing glove, featuring a central eye surrounded by circling thunderstorms and a band of storms northeast of the center. The storm is expected to weaken due to increasing vertical wind shear and cooling sea surface temperatures.
Tropical Storm Matmo is located in the center of the Bay of Bengal with maximum sustained winds near 63 mph. The storm will strengthen to 85 knots but weaken rapidly before making landfall just east of Kolkata on Nov. 9.
NICER detected a record-breaking X-ray burst from pulsar SAX J1808.4-3658, revealing a two-step change in brightness caused by the ejection of separate layers from the pulsar surface. The observations also show X-rays reflecting off of the accretion disk and burst oscillations.
The Hubble Space Telescope reveals a remote galaxy split into multiple images by gravitational lensing, allowing astronomers to study its structure and environment. The Sunburst Arc, 11 billion light-years away, resembles galaxies from an earlier time in the universe's history.
Tropical Storm Nakri, known as Quiel in the Philippines, has maintained strength with maximum sustained winds near 60 knots (69 mph/111 kph). The storm is forecast to cross the South China Sea and make landfall in Vietnam on Nov. 12, potentially affecting Kalayaan municipality.
Tropical Storm Nakri, also known as Quiel in the Philippines, has become better organized and more circular over the past 24 hours. Forecasters expect the system to intensify to 50 knots before making landfall in Vietnam on November 10.
Super Typhoon Halong has peaked in intensity and is now on a weakening trend, according to NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm's maximum sustained winds have decreased to 155 mph, with a gradual increase in forward speed expected by Saturday.
Tropical Cyclone Maha's shape is a key indicator of its strength. The storm's eroding structure, as observed by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite, suggests it is weakening due to dry air inhibition.
The MODIS instrument gathered high concentrations of water vapor and coldest cloud top temperatures around -70 degrees Fahrenheit in tropical cyclones. This data helps forecasters understand the storm's intensity and potential to produce heavy rainfall.
A thick ring of powerful storms surrounds the eye of Super Typhoon Halong, indicating strong potential for heavy rainfall. The storm's peak intensity has been reached and it is expected to weaken after today.
The satellite discovered 29 exoplanets and over 1,000 candidate planets in the southern sky. The mosaic also reveals celestial events such as comets, supernovae, and a black hole flare.
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Matmo are being monitored by NASA's Aqua satellite for signs of regeneration. Forecasters believe the low-pressure system has developed thunderstorms and is moving north towards Bangladesh.
A new coating technology being tested on the International Space Station has shown promise in reducing electrical charges that can damage spacecraft electronics. The coating, developed using atomic layer deposition, could also help make spacesuits more conductive and reduce lunar dust's electrostatic charge.
Tropical Cyclone Maha was a powerful storm with the potential to generate heavy rainfall, as revealed by NASA's infrared analysis. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 100 knots and circling strongest storms at cloud top temperatures of minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Typhoon Halong strengthened in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean with NASA's Terra satellite analysis, showing strong storms with extremely cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is expected to move northwest and strengthen further over open waters.
NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed cloud top temperatures to identify the strongest storms in Tropical Cyclone Maha, indicating a high risk of heavy rain over Lakshadweep Islands. The storm is forecast to move northwest and turn west into the central Arabian Sea.
NASA's Terra Satellite captures Post-Tropical Cyclone Rebekah as a remnant low-pressure area, devoid of deep convection and strong thunderstorms. Rebekah is expected to weaken into a trough or elongated area of low pressure between 12-24 hours.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission found a small area of heavy rain in Tropical Cyclone Kyarr, with rainfall rates reaching 1.6 inches per hour around the storm's center. The weakening storm is expected to dissipate before reaching Socotra Island.
NASA's microgap-cooling technology has successfully demonstrated its ability to cool tightly packed electronics in low- and high-gravity environments with nearly identical results. The technology uses a coolant to flow through embedded microchannels, removing heat generated by devices and preventing overheating.
WFIRST's wide-field surveys will study galaxy distributions and dark matter effects, providing new insight into its fundamental nature. The mission aims to fill gaps in understanding dark matter, tracing its role in galaxy formation and evolution.
NASA's Aqua satellite observed Subtropical Storm Rebekah on October 31, 2019, providing temperature information and cloud top temperatures. The strongest storms had coldest cloud tops as cold as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit.