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Area 54
Unverified intelligence, confirmed sightings, and objects NASA admits are heading this way.
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Today's Evidence
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
2026-09-01
A Plane Lunar Eclipse
Did you need to be on the right side of this airplane to see this eclipse? No. Lunar eclipses are routinely seen from the half of the Earth facing the Moon when the eclipse occurs, making them some of the most commonly witnessed astronomical events. You don't even need any special equipment to see one -- just your unaided eyes. Lunar eclipses are also some of the most photographed astronomical events because, unlike with a solar eclipse, your eyes and camera do not have to look toward the bright Sun. However, considering the featured image taken last week from Portugal, if you were on the left side of that airplane during takeoff, you might have trouble seeing it -- at first. But even then, after takeoff, since lunar eclipses typically last for hours, you might soon be able to safely cross the aisle(s) to see it. Gallery: Lunar Eclipse of 2026 August APOD's main NASA site is moving: From apod.nasa.gov to science.nasa.gov/apod
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Incoming Objects
NASA Near Earth Object FeedThe following objects are confirmed by NASA to be approaching Earth today. The agency describes all of them as "not a concern," which is something you say.
| Designation | Size (m) | Miss Distance (km) | Speed (kph) | Threat Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 RE52 | 91–203 | 41,876,395 | 63,054 | Fine, Probably |
| 2001 SL264 | 253–565 | 56,674,997 | 6,044 | Fine, Probably |
| 2007 SV1 | 31–68 | 49,121,726 | 67,249 | Fine, Probably |
| 2011 CT4 | 207–463 | 71,157,632 | 79,813 | ⚠ Hazardous |
| 2014 KO62 | 15–34 | 37,715,800 | 14,242 | Fine, Probably |
| 2016 YP4 | 11–24 | 73,728,396 | 26,921 | Fine, Probably |
| 2018 DM | 42–94 | 31,951,940 | 41,804 | Fine, Probably |
| 2018 RD2 | 10–23 | 7,471,152 | 34,499 | Fine, Probably |
Data refreshes hourly. NASA updates this feed continuously. They have not explained why.
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