EarthSky

EarthSky is a reputable source of information about the cosmos, providing accurate and up-to-date news and articles about space events, celestial bodies, and astronomy. The site is run by a team of highly qualified editors and contributors who have degrees in astronomy, physics, journalism, and other related disciplines. While there are some inconsistencies and instances of deceptive practices, these do not significantly impact the overall accuracy or reliability of the information provided.

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

60%

Examples:

  • EarthSky is a reliable source of information about the cosmos. The site provides accurate and up-to-date information about space events, celestial bodies, and astronomy news. However, there is a tendency to deify celestial bodies and use sensationalist language to create fear and excitement among readers.
  • The site has a strong focus on promoting the study of astronomy and encouraging people to look up at the night sky. The founders and editors of EarthSky are highly qualified in their fields, with degrees in astronomy, physics, journalism, and other related disciplines. They have also received numerous awards for their work.
  • While EarthSky does have a commercial interest in selling astronomical products and services, this does not significantly impact the accuracy or reliability of the information provided.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest regarding the sale of astronomical products and services by EarthSky. However, this does not appear to significantly impact the accuracy or reliability of the information provided.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • However, these contradictions do not significantly impact the overall accuracy or reliability of the information provided by EarthSky.
  • There are some inconsistencies in the data provided by EarthSky. For example, there are discrepancies in the number of new moons discovered for certain planets.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • EarthSky occasionally uses deceptive practices, such as exaggerating the risk posed by celestial events or sensationalizing information to create fear and excitement among readers. However, these instances do not significantly impact the overall accuracy or reliability of the information provided.

Recent Articles

  • Exploring the Night Sky This Week: Mercury's Greatest Evening Elongation, Saturn and Jupiter's Close Encounter, and the Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

    Exploring the Night Sky This Week: Mercury's Greatest Evening Elongation, Saturn and Jupiter's Close Encounter, and the Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

    Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Discover celestial wonders this week: Mercury at greatest evening elongation on July 22, Saturn and Jupiter visible with Saturn occulted by the waning gibbous moon for Asian and African viewers on July 24, the Northern Crown (Corona Borealis) in view, moon in waning gibbous phase rising after sunset on July 23, last quarter moon on July 28 at 9:52 p.m. CDT, and the Delta Aquariid meteor shower from late July through early August.
  • Newly Discovered Burrowing Dinosaur Fona herzogae from the Cretaceous Period: A Hidden Herbivore

    Newly Discovered Burrowing Dinosaur Fona herzogae from the Cretaceous Period: A Hidden Herbivore

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Researchers uncovered a new burrowing dinosaur species, Fona herzogae, in Utah's Cretaceous period formations. This small-bodied herbivore, belonging to the scelosaur group, had unique adaptations for digging with fused pelvic bones and larger hindlimbs. Named after Avrahami's mother's birthplace, Guam, this discovery sheds light on dinosaur behavior and Cretaceous ecosystems.
  • Solar Cycle 25: Increased Sun Activity Leads to Powerful Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections

    Solar Cycle 25: Increased Sun Activity Leads to Powerful Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 During solar cycle 25's peak, the Sun experiences heightened activity resulting in more frequent solar flares and coronal mass ejections. On July 13, an X1.2 flare from Region 3838 occurred, potentially causing geomagnetic disturbances later in the week. Numerous strong flares have taken place since the cycle began in December 2019, leading to disruptions in satellite communications and celestial displays like the Northern Lights. The Solar Dynamics Observatory enters its eclipse season, limiting direct sun observation but still gathering valuable data.
  • Two Approaching Asteroids: 2024 GJ2 and 2013 NK4, Sizes and Distances

    Two Approaching Asteroids: 2024 GJ2 and 2013 NK4, Sizes and Distances

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Two near-Earth asteroids, 2024 GJ2 and 2013 NK4, will make close passes by Earth in late April. 2024 GJ2 will come within three percent of the moon's distance from Earth on April 11, while 2013 NK4 will pass by at a much greater distance on April 15. Both asteroids have been observed and cataloged by NASA, which will use radar antennas to study them in detail.
  • Three New Moons Join the Solar System: S/2023 U1, S/2002 N5 and Shakespeare's Moon

    Three New Moons Join the Solar System: S/2023 U1, S/2002 N5 and Shakespeare's Moon

    Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Three new moons have joined the Solar System, two around Uranus and one around Neptune. S/2023 U1 is a small moon discovered on Uranus that takes 680 days to orbit once. It will eventually be named after a character from Shakespeare's play. Meanwhile, S/2002 N5 orbits Neptune for nine years.
  • Dead European Satellite Set to Crash Back to Earth in Next Few Days: ERS-2

    Dead European Satellite Set to Crash Back to Earth in Next Few Days: ERS-2

    Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 A dead European satellite, ERS-2, is set to crash back to Earth in the next few days. Launched into space in 1995 and ended its mission in September 2011, it has been deorbiting ever since. The largest fragment of the satellite is estimated at around 52 kg and during re-entry, ERS-2 is expected to break up into pieces with most of them burning up.

  • Large Sunspot Archipelago on Sun's Surface Could Trigger Solar Storms

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 A large cluster of sunspots, referred to as a 'sunspot archipelago', has been observed on the sun's surface. The sunspot archipelago is one of the largest and most densely populated sunspot regions seen on the sun's nearside to Earth in the past decade. The sunspots have already begun to release barrages of solar energy, which could potentially bombard Earth with solar storms.

  • Leonid Meteor Shower and Growing Crescent Moon Highlight November Sky

    Broke On: Sunday, 12 November 2023 The Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night between November 17 and 18, 2023. The parent comet of the Leonid meteor shower is the 55P/Temple-Tuttle, which has an orbit of 33.17 years.

  • Iceland on High Alert as Fagradalsfjall Volcano Threatens to Erupt

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023
      Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to potential volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall volcano. The seismic activity has moved south towards the town of Grindavík, which has been ordered to evacuate. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has stated that there is a 'considerable' risk of an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. The UK has updated its travel advice for British travellers, stating that a volcanic eruption is 'increasingly possible'. The 'Blue Lagoon', a popular tourist site, has been closed as a precaution.

    • SpaceX and NASA Launch 29th Resupply Mission to ISS

      Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 SpaceX, in collaboration with NASA, launched its 29th resupply mission to the ISS on November 9, 2023. The unmanned CRS-29 Dragon spacecraft is carrying approximately 6,500 pounds of critical science, hardware, and crew supplies. Among the cargo is 500 grams of heirloom seeds from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, part of a joint experiment with NASA's Science Activation Program. The mission also includes the ILLUMA-T, a refrigerator-sized communication device that will enhance data capabilities aboard the ISS.