This weekend promises an extraordinary celestial spectacle, as skywatchers will be treated to a stunning alignment of the ...

Look west at sunset to find the razor-thin crescent moon hanging less than 10 degrees above the horizon. Regulus will appear ...

Don't miss the waxing crescent moon shine alongside Spica and the stars of the constellation Virgo in the hours following ...

A conjunction between a crescent moon and Mars joins an ongoing display of 'shooting stars,' making July 28 one of the best ...

The Night Sky This Week: June 10-16, 2024 Stargazers should make the most of this week. Next week, the solstice and a full moon combine, so true darkness will be hard to find north of the equator.

This week, you can experience magic as two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids, reach ...

The Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids are due to peak at the same time and may add up to something magical ...

A 13%-lit slim waxing crescent moon will be visible in the southwestern sky just after sunset, slightly higher than last night and in the sky for somewhat longer. Look for “Earthshine” on the ...

In addition to the crescent moon and the possibility of more displays of the Northern lights, Venus, the brightest celestial body in the sky other than the moon and sun, will be glowing bright ...

August’s full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, rises on Saturday night, glowing low in the southeast shortly after sunset.

Morning and evening observers can catch shooting stars from both the Southern Delta Aquariids’ peak and the ramp-up of the ...