Each evening throughout the month of August, we can see the planet Mars in the western sky after sunset. To find it, look for ...

Heads up, stargazers! The waxing gibbous moon will shine close to the red star Antares after sunset on Sunday (Aug. 3).

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 ...

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.

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

August brings Saturn and Neptune together, offers two shadow transits of Titan, and sees a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

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

August 2025 promises longer nights filled with breathtaking celestial events, from the stunning Perseid Meteor Shower to a ...

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars ...

In this edition of WTOP’s monthly space feature, “What’s up in the sky?” Greg Redfern tells you how to see the moon, planets, ...

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

Today, Venus is referred to as the "Christmas Star" because it will be the brightest object in the sky, besides the moon and sun, Throop said. Stars can be seen in the night sky.