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Daily Horoscope Readings for Every Zodiac Sign: Aug 19, 2025
Astrologer and Cut columnist Claire Comstock-Gay reads the stars as Madame Clairevoyant. Madonna, a Leo. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images This afternoon, the sun and Chiron (in Leo and Aries, respectively) allow you to shed some of the insecurities that have been holding you back. This doesn’t mean you need to convince yourself and those around you that …
Read More »5 things learned at Packers training camp – Aug. 19
GREEN BAY – The Packers held a full-pads practice Tuesday at Nitschke Field, their second-to-last public workout of training camp. Here are five things we learned: Keisean Nixon is eager for the regular season to arrive. The Packers’ No. 1 cornerback knows the process is important and keeps grinding away, but he’s admittedly “sick of this camp schedule.” “I’m ready …
Read More »The Challenge of Obtaining Resolved Images of Interstellar Objects | by Avi Loeb | Aug, 2025
Press enter or click to view image in full size The image of 3I/ATLAS imaged by the Very Large Telescope in Chile on July, 4 2025 (left) along with its projected surface brightness profile. The angular resolution of our best telescopes is about a thousand times worse than necessary to resolve an object which is a few kilometers in size. …
Read More »Artemis 2 astronauts practice photographing the moon photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2025
As the April 2026 launch date gets closer and closer for NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission, its four astronauts are working to ready themselves for the historic event. What is it? At NASA training centers, astronauts use simulators, mockups, models and even inflatable moons to hone their skills for upcoming missions. In a recent X post, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight …
Read More »A rare Black Moon rises with the sun on Aug. 23: Here’s what to expect
On Aug. 23, the night sky will play host to an unusual lunar event known as a Black Moon. While you won’t actually see anything unusual (in fact, you won’t see the moon at all), this event is still exciting because of its rarity. At 2:06 a.m. EDT (06:06 GMT) — which is 11:06 p.m. PDT on Friday (Aug. 22) …
Read More »Look for Mercury in the morning sky as it hits peak distance from the sun on Aug. 19.
Mercury will be farthest from the sun on Tuesday (Aug. 19), granting early risers a perfect opportunity to spot the fleet-footed world somewhat separated from the glare of our parent star. Mercury treads such a tight orbit around the sun that it never strays far from the horizon. This makes it one of the trickiest planets to see, especially compared …
Read More »5 things learned at Packers training camp – Aug. 18
GREEN BAY – The Packers worked through steady rain during a closed practice at Nitschke Field on Monday. Here are five things we learned: Green Bay modified practice for a returning Jordan Love. The Packers traded two of their 11-on-11 periods for 7-on-7s to accommodate their starting quarterback, who practiced for the first time since undergoing a procedure to repair …
Read More »Northern lights may be visible in these 15 states overnight Aug. 18-19
The northern lights could illuminate skies overnight on Aug. 18-19, thanks to a fast-moving stream of solar wind that may spark geomagnetic storm conditions, potentially triggering visible auroras across 15 states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Forecasters from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) and the U.K. Met Office predict a chance of minor (G1) geomagnetic …
Read More »Bears 38-0 Bills (Aug 17, 2025) Game Recap – ESPN
Bears 38-0 Bills (Aug 17, 2025) Game Recap ESPN NFL preseason live updates: Caleb Williams shines in new-look Bears offense, Saints QBs make their case Yahoo Sports Winners, losers from Chicago Bears’ 38-0 Week 2 preseason win over Buffalo Bills Sports Illustrated What channel is Bears vs Bills game on today? Start time, NFL preseason schedule, how to watch IndyStar 5 takeaways from Bills …
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