That means the sky gets dark enough to see stars by 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. local time. Observers in mid-southern latitudes can see Scorpius in the east-southeast, with Antares about 15 degrees above ...

An arcsecond is a very small angle on the sky; the full moon is more than two million square arcseconds in area.) A decently dark site in a rural area has a sky background of about 21 mag/arcsec 2.

The new moon of May occurs on May 26. Two days later the moon will make a close pass to Jupiter in the evening sky, and the summer constellations will be rising.

On the evening of July 24, 2025, the new moon will arrive, heralding a spectacular celestial display. As reported by ...

Of course the sky is dark at night.” But that answer is wrong or, at best, incomplete, and the actual situation wasn’t obvious even to eminent scientists a century or so ago.

The Night Sky This Week: April 7-13, 2025 The stars and constellations of spring may be dominating the night sky, but we’re about to lose them to a full moon. Since it’s due to turn into a ...

Here’s how it works. The night sky over Earth on Monday, Nov. 13, when the new moon will provide dark skies and aid the hunt for Uranus. (Image credit: Chris Vaughan/Starry Night) ...

A mesmerizing video of the moon and Venus appearing to move together across a dark night sky over the Hawaiian island of Oahu has gone viral on Instagram. The scene was captured in Honolulu, the ...

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 ...

On the first night of the new moon, I gaze at the sky from a campsite in Northern California. The night is so black that when I hold out my hand, I can’t see my fingertips. It’s not just an ...

Although this phenomenon brings the moon closer to Earth, don’t expect to see it in Texas — this phase keeps the moon hidden in the dark sky, making it invisible to the naked eye.

Take a look up at the night sky Saturday night for a chance to catch the meteor shower and the full moon at their peaks, weather conditions permitting. Here's what to know about when and how to ...