5 days ago · Saturn is lost from view soon after this as it heads for conjunction with the Sun. By contrast, Mercury climbs higher in the sky. On the 28th, a slender, one-day-old Moon greets the planet.

Mar 17, 2024 · We know that someday, Betelgeuse will explode as a supernova. Then, it might become as bright as a full moon and possibly be visible in broad daylight!

Nov 6, 2024 · As beautiful as Betelgeuse is to observe, the main question on many people's minds is when it will go supernova. If it happens soon, it will be one of the greatest astronomical events in history! A Betelgeuse supernova will shine as brightly as a half-Moon and will be visible during the day for several months. A sight that no one will miss.

3 days ago · From February 3 to 9, 2025, the Moon will visit the constellations Pisces, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini. This week, the planets Jupiter (mag -2.5) and Mars (mag -0.8) will be the brightest dots near the Moon. The most prominent stars near our natural satellite will be Hamal (mag 2.0) from Aries and Elnath (mag 1.6) from Taurus.

3 days ago · On February 5, the 1st quarter moon will be near bright Jupiter and the orange giant star Aldebaran. Aldebaran is the fiery eye of Taurus the Bull. Also, the moon will pass close to the Pleiades...

Jun 1, 2023 · One of the brightest stars in the night sky has been getting oddly brighter, prompting speculations that it might soon explode in a supernova. Should we really look forward to such a dazzling...

Betelgeuse is the brightest star in the night sky at near-infrared wavelengths. Its Bayer designation is α Orionis, Latinised to Alpha Orionis and abbreviated Alpha Ori or α Ori.

Dec 29, 2024 · From the moon hiding planets, to Earth’s shadow hiding the moon in a total lunar eclipse – from planetary pairings, to inspiring nightscapes – there’s much to see in 2025.

On Jan. 9, skywatchers can watch the dark limb of the 82%-illuminated waxing gibbous moon creep across this beloved star cluster, popularly known as the "Seven Sisters."

Jan 21, 2025 · A detailed guide to the night sky written by a NASA expert featuring full Moon lore, asteroid flybys, stars, galaxies, constellations, and more.