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Since 1994, EarthSky has been dedicated to making science accessible, understandable, and free for everyone. Seven days a week, our team researches, writes, edits, and publishes trusted science news and night sky content that helps curious minds stay connected to the cosmos.

But creating and sharing that content takes real people, real expertise, and real resources.

Your donation helps us continue:

Delivering trusted science news. From breakthroughs in astronomy to discoveries here on Earth, we bring you accurate, engaging science stories that inform, inspire, and spark curiosity.

Providing expert night sky guides. Whether you're looking for a planet, planning to watch a meteor shower, or preparing for an eclipse, EarthSky helps you know what to see and when to look up.

Supporting independent science journalism. Behind every article is a team of writers, editors, and astronomy experts committed to factual reporting and clear explanations you can trust.

We believe curiosity shouldn't be behind a paywall. With your support, we can continue helping millions discover the wonder of science and the beauty of the night sky.

A few years ago, we began putting more energy into video. We experimented, tried new formats, and searched for our voice. And something must be working! Our audience continues to grow across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok as more people discover EarthSky through videos, livestreams, and short science stories.

With your support, we can:

Create more livestreams and video content. We're already going live several days a week and sharing videos across multiple platforms. We'd love to create even more content that helps you stay connected to the latest science news and the night sky.

Feature more scientists and experts. Scientists know amazing things! We want to bring more researchers, astronomers, and science communicators directly to our audience through interviews, livestreams, and short video features.

Make our videos even better. From improved graphics and smoother editing to animations, music, and more engaging storytelling, we're always looking for new ways to make science exciting and accessible.

Reach new audiences in new ways. Short videos, quick sky updates, behind-the-scenes content, and visual explainers can help introduce EarthSky to people who may never have discovered us otherwise.

By donating, you're helping EarthSky grow its video presence, reach more curious minds, and bring the wonder of science and the night sky to people wherever they are.

The universe belongs to everyone, yet much of the astronomy content available online is written from a Northern Hemisphere perspective. We want to change that.

With your support, we can expand EarthSky's reach by building a network of contributors and astronomy experts across the Southern Hemisphere, helping more people connect with the night sky where they live.

Create Southern Hemisphere sky guides. Provide observing tips, celestial event coverage, and night sky resources tailored to audiences in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, and beyond.

Build a global team of astronomy communicators. Recruit, train, and support contributors who can share local perspectives and make EarthSky more relevant to readers around the world.

Bring more of the universe into view. From the Southern Cross to the Magellanic Clouds, we'll highlight celestial wonders that are often overlooked in traditional astronomy coverage.

Expanding EarthSky's global presence requires investment in staffing, training, and editorial support, but it also creates something special: a trusted astronomy resource that serves the entire planet. Because wonder knows no borders, and everyone deserves a guide to the sky above them.

EarthSky has always been about helping people connect with the universe. Looking ahead, we dream of creating even more ways for our community to experience that wonder together—not just online, but under the stars themselves. With additional support, future possibilities could include:

Build a global EarthSky community. Connect science enthusiasts, amateur astronomers, photographers, educators, and curious minds through in-person gatherings and shared experiences across the globe.

Host EarthSky star parties and events. Bring our community together for meteor showers, eclipses, planetary alignments, and unforgettable nights under dark skies.

Create guided stargazing experiences. Partner with astronomy experts around the world to offer observing tours, educational events, and hands-on opportunities to explore the night sky.

These ideas are still dreams for the future, but every great journey begins with curiosity, and a community willing to make it possible. Together, we can help more people look up, connect with one another, and experience the wonder of the universe firsthand.

Everything EarthSky has become is because of people like you.

Over the years, your support, curiosity, photographs, comments, questions, and shared enthusiasm have helped transform EarthSky into more than a website. Together, we've built a global community of people who love science, appreciate the night sky, and never stop asking questions about the universe.

Building and sustaining that community takes time, dedication, and resources. But the result is something truly special: a place where people gather to learn, share breathtaking images, exchange observing tips, celebrate discoveries, and experience wonder together.

Whether you've been with us for decades or discovered EarthSky yesterday, thank you for being part of this journey. We are grateful for your support and honored to share the sky with you.

We invite you to join the thriving communities you've helped create across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Bluesky,  Threads, and beyond. Thank you for helping keep wonder within reach, for everyone.