Moon in Broad Daylight: Here's Why We Can Sometimes See Earth's Natural Satellite in the Daytime Sky

Medicine & Technology May 30, 2024

Though the Moon is usually associated with nighttime, it is actually frequently visible during the day. Read to learn more.

Cosmic Couple: Moon, Jupiter To Kiss in Night Sky of Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2024

On the evening of Valentine's Day, a cosmic couple consisting of the Moon and Jupiter will be visible in the night sky. Read to learn more.

Mesmerizing Footage Captures Fiery Demise of Over 3-Feet Asteroid Racing Across the Night Sky

Jan 23, 2024

Just hours before its explosive display over Berlin, scientists identified a near-Earth asteroid, marking the eighth-ever instance of pre-detection in history. Continue reading to learn more details.

Ancient Star Map: 3,000-Year-Old Stone Disk From Italy Could Be Representation of Night Sky Used As Guide in Agriculture

Jan 23, 2024

A 3,000-year-old stone disk covered with markings is believed to be an ancient celestial map representing the brightest stars in the night sky. Find out more about it in this article.

Moon's Da Vinci Glow: Here's When and How To Watch It This Week

Nov 13, 2023

This week, the Moon's Da Vinci Glow may be viewed with the naked eye or with a pair of binoculars. Read to learn more.

Lost Stars? Three Stellar Bodies That Disappeared From the Sky 70 Years Ago Still Haven't Been Found

Oct 25, 2023

Several hypotheses could explain the disappearance of these lost stars, though further observations need to be done in order to confirm the exact reason. Read to learn more.

Hunter's Moon: How to Catch a Glimpse of This Celestial Delight in the Sky This Week?

Oct 23, 2023

This week, the Hunter's Moon shines brightly in the night sky, offering a beautiful lunar display for all to see. Continue reading to learn how to observe it.

Orionid Meteor Shower Peak and More: Here's What To Look Expect in the Night Sky This Week

Oct 15, 2023

The annual Orionid meteor shower will be peaking from October 21 to 22. Read to learn more.

Facing Noctalgia: The Pain of Losing the Night Sky to Light Pollution

Sep 27, 2023

"Noctalgia" reflects the modern concern over the diminishing darkness in the night sky, impacting humans and nature. Continue reading to learn more about this saddening phenomenon.

Crescent Moon, Earthshine, and More: Here's What To Look Forward to in the Night Sky This Week

Sep 10, 2023

"Moongazing" this week will be ideal as the Moon will be in its crescent phase. Read to find out what's in store in the night sky this week.

From the Start of Perseids Meteor Shower to Views of the Crescent Moon Close to Different Planets: Here Are Some Night Sky Events This Week

Jul 17, 2023

The Perseids Meteor Shower, which starts this week, will continue until August 24 and will peak on August 12 to 13. Read to learn more.

Night Sky Events for July 10-16, 2023; Venus, Mercury, Manhattanhenge, and More

Jul 10, 2023

The Manhattanhenge sunset only happens for two days in May and two in July. Read to learn more.

Vibrant Green Aurora-Like Streaks of Light Illuminating the Night Sky Could Become More Common as the Sun’s Activity Continues to Ramp Up

Jun 30, 2023

Check out the rare aurora-like streaks captured in a mountain range in the US, a rare occurrence that may signal solar maximum may happen by the end of the year instead in 2025.

Star Parties Help Amateur Astronomers Observe Light-Polluted Skies; What Exactly Are These Events?

Jun 25, 2023

Several amateur astronomers travel thousands of miles just to participate in star parties. Read to learn more.

Summer Solstice 2023: Venus, Mars, Crescent Moon Will Appear in the Night Sky This Week

Jun 19, 2023

Venus and Mars will make an appearance in the night sky along with the crescent moon. Read more to know what to expect this summer solstice.