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

Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at ...

the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. 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 ...

Californians watching the sky in February have the chance to view a parade of planets and a snow moon. The planetary alignment that began in January will continue into February, according to ...

It's a new year, and no better way to kick it off than a dazzling display in the night sky. Now, 2025 promises to bring its own share of stunning celestial events, including the Jan. 13 wolf moon ...

The moon and Venus put on quite a show for skywatchers around the world this week. On Jan. 3, 2025, the "Evening Star" Venus and a waxing crescent moon crossed the night sky in an event known as a ...