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A Super Buck Moon Will Coincide With July 4 Fireworks This Summer
This summer's fireworks will have to compete with another spectacle in the night sky—a super buck moon.
Venus and a Strawberry Moon Will Brighten Skies This Weekend
June's strawberry moon will be accompanied by an extra-bright Venus this Saturday.
New York’s Manhattanhenge Sunset is Coming Next Week
One of New York's most beautiful sights is right around the corner—or, straight down the street toward New Jersey.
May’s Full Flower Moon Coincides with a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Here’s everything you need to know about the special double feature.
Catch the Shadowy Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Coming in May
About a third of all lunar eclipses only ever hit the “partially illuminated” shadow of the Earth's penumbra. Here's how to see it happen this May.
An Ultra-Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse is Coming in April
On April 20, 2023, you can partake in one of the rarest types of eclipses: a hybrid solar eclipse.
One Misconception About Each Planet in the Solar System
Let's debunk some planetary misconceptions to make you feel a little bit closer to the majesty of space. Except, maybe not to Uranus.
How Long Are Days and Years on Other Planets in Our Solar System?
How long is a day on Mars? What about a year on Venus? The answers will probably mess with your sense of time.
Catch the Full Worm Moon Coming in March
You'll have to be an early bird to catch a glimpse of March’s full worm moon at its peak in 2023.
A Rare Green Comet Will Be Visible From Earth This Month—Here’s How to See It
The next comet visible from Earth is worth digging out your old pair of binoculars to see.
What Is Mercury in Retrograde, and Why Do We Blame Things on It?
Yes, Mercury will appear to move backwards when it’s in retrograde. No, that doesn’t mean your electronics or your relationships will fail.
11 NASA Inventions We Use Every Day
From scratch-resistant eyeglass lenses to memory foam, here’s all the tech you should be thanking NASA for.
Hold Your Phone Up to the Night Sky and This App Will Identify Stars, Planets, and More
Sky Guide will answer all your burning stargazing questions, from “What am I looking at?” to “What should I be looking at?”
11 Dazzling Southern Hemisphere Constellations You Should Know
If you’re a North American observer, you’ve only ever really seen half of what the night sky has to show.
See Mind-Blowing Photos of the Deep Universe from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
NASA has released the deepest, clearest images of the universe ever captured.
The Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower Will Light Up Skies in July
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on July 29, 2022. Here's what you need to know to catch the summer spectacle.
June’s Strawberry Moon Will Light Up the Skies on Tuesday Morning
The strawberry moon (June's full moon) isn't pink as its name suggests, but it is the most colorful moon of the lunar calendar.
There's a Total Blood Moon Eclipse Happening This Weekend—Here's How to See It
You can see a moon right out of a sci-fi novel. No special equipment needed.
11 Incredible Stargazing Spots to Visit This Summer
If you’re in pursuit of incredible stargazing, these destinations are worth the journey.
Which Way Does Earth Rotate (and Why)?
In a word, counterclockwise. But there’s a little more to the story of Earth’s rotation than that.
Don't Miss This Weekend's Black Moon Partial Solar Eclipse
The black moon at the end of April comes with a bonus spectacle: the first partial solar eclipse of 2022.
Wake Up Early This Month to See Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter Aligned in a Dazzling Display
In the last weeks of April, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter will form a planetary quartet.
8 Facts About Pioneering Astronomer Caroline Herschel
Caroline Herschel was the first woman to discover a comet—and now there's a crater on the moon named after her.