Astrophotographer captures the ‘Flaming Star Nebula’ ablaze in deep-space (photo)
Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.
Now’s your best chance to see Mercury all year — Here’s what you need to know
Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.
Photographer captures rare aurora over Brazil during intense geomagnetic storm (photo)
On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional sighting over Brazil.
A monstrous sunspot 15 Earth’s wide is currently facing Earth: Here’s how to see it for yourself
But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!
March full moon 2025: When, where and how to see the Worm Moon
Your guide to March's full Worm Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
February’s ‘rare planetary alignment’ is coming — here’s what to expect from the planet parade
Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 — but is this the "planet parade" we've been waiting for?
Skywatching word search: Can you find these stargazing events?
From dazzling eclipses to rare planetary meet‑ups, the night sky is full of events worth looking up for. Hunt for the various events in our skywatching-themed wordsearch.
See the March Lunar eclipse in more detail for under $50! These binoculars are now even cheaper than on Black Friday
Our best family binoculars, the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars, are now $13 cheaper on Amazon and are perfect for getting a better view of the night sky and all its wonders.
How to use the moon on Feb. 4 to plan your view of March’s total lunar eclipse
A February moon offers a practical preview of where to look for March's total lunar eclipse.
A blood moon is coming: 1 month until a total lunar eclipse takes to the skies over North America
The moon will take on a dramatic blood red hue during the total lunar eclipse on March 3.