April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...

Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

Skywatchers can enjoy a celestial alignment of the crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn on April 25, with Mercury visible near ...

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According to Culbertson, Venus will be the higher of the two “eyes” while Saturn will be the lower, and the thin, crescent ...

A reddish star is about to pass through a "beehive" of stars. That "star" is actually one of Earth's planetary neighbors.

From Lowell Observatory to Kitt Peak to Mount Graham, here are the 11 best planetariums and observatories in Arizona and ...

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

The Jackson Hole Airport in Grand Teton National Park joins more than 80 other internationally recognized dark sky places in ...

Here's what will be visible in the night sky in the United States in May 2025. On May 12, the skies will be treated to the Flower Moon, also known as the Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Hare's Moon and ...

Images of a supposed "Smiley Face Moon" have been popping up on social media. Here's what's real about this week's sky show.

Venus and Saturn will be in just the correct spot in their revolution around the sun to match up with the waning crescent ...