Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

In advance of a star called T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) or the “Blaze Star” exploding in a very rare event, NASA is advising ...

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

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A celestial leap is set to take place over two nights as the moon and Jupiter will appear to dance near to each other in the night sky. The crescent moon will appear "wafer thin" through the night ...

Several planets will be visible, including Mars and Saturn. 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 ...

In early May 2025 the annually recurring Eta Aquariid meteor shower will grace the night sky. The meter shower peaks on May 5 and May 6, but the best time to watch it is actually the week prior to ...

Incidentally, one way that you can tell the difference between a star and a planet in the night sky is that planets do not appear to twinkle, or at least not very much. Unlike a star whose narrow ...

It reopened in 2023 after the fluorescent stones were replaced with smaller ones measuring about 5 millimeters to make it look like a nebula in the dark night sky. Visitors can enjoy spotting the ...

The Orion constellation is one of the most striking in the night sky. Also known as Orion the Hunter, it’s easy to spot thanks to the three bright stars that form his belt: Alnitak, Alnilam, and ...