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

Related: Night sky, February 2025 ... That will be the year's best evening apparition of Mercury for mid-northern observers. Venus — the resplendent evening star attains a stunning maximum ...

We're now just past the midpoint of astronomical winter — that moment marking the midway point between December's winter solstice and March's vernal equinox. That moment took place at 4:11 p.m.

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the last month, you'll know Venus dominates the post-sunset night sky. Tonight ...

The best telescopes allow you to observe this month's full planetary parade more closely and give you a front-row seat to the total lunar eclipse in March. The best telescopes unlock the wonders ...

Ever gazed up at the stars and felt that magical awe wash over you? As cities grow brighter, it's becoming harder to ...

The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...

Hundreds of millions of Americans will have the chance in March to see the first total lunar eclipse in nearly three years.

The Valentine's Day northern lights will largely be visible in Canada and Alaska, but a few northern-most states may see the ...