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Venus shines at its best in spring and summer 2026 — here's what to look for
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NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Can you see the Artemis 4 landing sites from Earth?
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Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week
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April full moon 2026 dazzles as 'Pink Moon' lights up skies worldwide (photos)
By Anthony Wood Last updated -
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Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon
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Night sky, April 2026: What you can see tonight [maps]
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Night sky tonight (April 2) — See the the near-full moon shine with Spica
By Jamie Carter Last updated4 Comments
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Astrophotography
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'Project Hail Mary' end credits showcase stunning nebula photos captured over 400 hours by a single astrophotographer — here's the inside story
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Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space
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A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'
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Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo
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A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo
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Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky
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Fujifilm X-M5 review — impressive astro in a small package
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Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)
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February's full Snow Moon glows behind snowdrops in ethereal winter photo
By Anthony Wood Published
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Auroras
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Aurora forecast April 2 — Northern lights could return this weekend as solar winds boost geomagnetic activity
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Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31
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Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)
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Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend
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Northern lights could get a boost from the spring equinox this weekend — here's why
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Northern lights may be visible in 18 states March 19
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Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight
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Northern lights may be visible in 9 US states March 13
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Why March is the best month to see the northern lights
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Constellations
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What constellation am I? A starry personality quiz
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Connect the dots: A constellation quiz
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Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle
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Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major
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Nebula: Definition, location and variants
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Will the constellations ever change?
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Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac
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What did ancient humans know about astronomy?
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Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion
By Rebecca Sohn Last updated
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Eclipses
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What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
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Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse
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Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split
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Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated2 Comments -
The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world
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Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026
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Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse live online tonight with these free livestreams
By Anthony Wood Last updated2 Comments -
Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?
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7 easy tips for photographing the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse tonight
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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Meteors & Meteor Showers
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Watch a bright fireball blaze a 48-mile path over the Midwest US (video)
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Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026: Where, when and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
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Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
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Meteor showers 2026: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year
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The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?
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One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week
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Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here's what to expect from the yuletide light show
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Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Skywatching Kit
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How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
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Deals
This Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale
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Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
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Buying Guide
Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies
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Review
Siril astrophotography software review
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Buying Guide
Best star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this year
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Get cleaner photos of the night sky by using these tips to clean your camera lens without scratching it
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How to clean your camera's image sensor safely at home
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Buying Guide
Best Canon lenses in 2026: Wide angle prime and zoom lenses for RF and EF mounts
By Chris McMullen Last updated
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More about Stargazing
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Night sky tonight (April 2) — See the the near-full moon shine with Spica
By Jamie Carter Last updated4 Comments -
Aurora forecast April 2 — Northern lights could return this weekend as solar winds boost geomagnetic activity
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
'Project Hail Mary' end credits showcase stunning nebula photos captured over 400 hours by a single astrophotographer — here's the inside story
By Anthony Wood Published
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