With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the ...

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

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

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

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

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

Look east around 4 a.m. local time, just before dawn, to see the slender form of the crescent moon climb above the horizon.

In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher invites you to head out on the evening of July 28 and observe a close ...

In August, skies darken in the north and stay long in the south, offering ideal views of meteor showers, planetary alignments ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

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

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, ...