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Venus shines at its best in spring and summer 2026 — here's what to look for

NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Can you see the Artemis 4 landing sites from Earth?

Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week

April full moon 2026 dazzles as 'Pink Moon' lights up skies worldwide (photos)

Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon

Night sky, April 2026: What you can see tonight [maps]

Night sky tonight (April 2) — See the the near-full moon shine with Spica

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Astrophotography

'Project Hail Mary' end credits showcase stunning nebula photos captured over 400 hours by a single astrophotographer — here's the inside story

Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space

A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'

Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo

A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo

Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky

Fujifilm X-M5 review — impressive astro in a small package

Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)

February's full Snow Moon glows behind snowdrops in ethereal winter photo

Auroras

Aurora forecast April 2 — Northern lights could return this weekend as solar winds boost geomagnetic activity

Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31

Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend

Northern lights could get a boost from the spring equinox this weekend — here's why

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states March 19

Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight

Northern lights may be visible in 9 US states March 13

Why March is the best month to see the northern lights

Constellations

What constellation am I? A starry personality quiz

Connect the dots: A constellation quiz

Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle

Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major

Nebula: Definition, location and variants

Will the constellations ever change?

Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac

What did ancient humans know about astronomy?

Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion

Eclipses

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?

Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse

Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split

Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates

The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world

Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026

Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse live online tonight with these free livestreams

Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?

7 easy tips for photographing the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse tonight

Meteors & Meteor Showers

Watch a bright fireball blaze a 48-mile path over the Midwest US (video)

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026: Where, when and how to see it

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it

Meteor showers 2026: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?

One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week

Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026

Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here's what to expect from the yuletide light show

Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025

Skywatching Kit

How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science

This Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale

Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers

Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies

Siril astrophotography software review

Best star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this year

Get cleaner photos of the night sky by using these tips to clean your camera lens without scratching it

How to clean your camera's image sensor safely at home

Best Canon lenses in 2026: Wide angle prime and zoom lenses for RF and EF mounts

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Night sky tonight (April 2) — See the the near-full moon shine with Spica