Lunar and Planetary Institute

09/10/2026

LPSC: The 58th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) will be held as a hybrid conference March 15–19, 2027. This conference is a defining event in planetary research, bringing together a diverse group of international experts in a truly collaborative environment. Submit an indication of interest to receive timely updates and additional information about the conference. Mark your calendar!

09/09/2026

HiRISE: This HiRISE image shows an interesting glacial flow inside an impact crater on Mars. https://ow.ly/oVcx50ZH1Ti

09/08/2026

The LPI Planetary Sciences Community Meetings Calendar lists upcoming planetary science meetings with dates and locations, brief descriptions, and links to meeting websites. The calendar is searchable and is updated frequently, and you can suggest meetings to add. https://ow.ly/Q7Rv50ZIq18

09/07/2026

Episode 181 of Small Steps Giant Leaps explores the importance of passing knowledge from person to person and program to program. Heather Koehler, NASA Technical Fellow for Flight Mechanics, discusses working on several programs during her career, adapting, and sharing knowledge and lessons. https://ow.ly/4PVq50ZInsk

09/06/2026

Today is National Read a Book Day! Several new books have been added recently to the LPI library collection. Titles include Martian Impact Craters: A Morphological Perspective, 50 Years of Solar System Exploration: Historical Perspectives, The Moon Moved In, Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars, and Hands-On Academy: Space.

09/05/2026

International Observe the Moon Night is in two weeks! On Saturday, September 19, you are invited to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide to celebrate Earth's Moon through direct observations, hands-on activities, lunar-themed music, artwork, readings, and more. Find out about resources, how to host an event or participate, and more. https://ow.ly/TMYn50ZG8P3

09/04/2026

The Workshop on the Integrated Science of Comets: From Laboratory Studies of Cometary Materials to Remote Observations will be held September 22–24 in person at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas, with opportunities for virtual participation and presentations. This event will bring together the international community working on interplanetary dust particles, cometary samples, and comet observations. Registration fees are not being collected for this workshop, but registration is required and will be available through September 24. https://ow.ly/hXkc50ZG8ER

09/03/2026

The Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month for September is "Are Parts of Venus' Oldest Rocks Actually Its Youngest?" contributed by Post contributed by Prof. Paul K. Byrne, Associate Professor, Department of Earth, Environment, and Planetary Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis.

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09/02/2026

What's up for September? Use the Moon to find Antares and the Teapot, spot brilliant Venus, welcome the equinox, and see the Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune. https://ow.ly/aXn850ZHXgF

09/01/2026

Applications are being accepted for the Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker Impact Cratering Award. Undergraduate and graduate students of any nationality, working in any country, in the disciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, astronomy, or biology, are invited to apply. The award, which will include $3000, is to be applied for the study of impact craters, either on Earth or on the other solid bodies in the solar system. Apply soon! The deadline for receipt of applications and supporting letters of recommendation is this Friday, September 4. https://ow.ly/OyNj50ZHEzy