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 ...

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 ...

Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through streams of cosmic debris known as meteoroids that enter Earth's atmosphere at ...

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

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

The Perseids, one of the most popular annual meteor showers, will peak on the night of August 12-13. While active from late ...

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 ...