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April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...
A reddish star is about to pass through a "beehive" of stars. That "star" is actually one of Earth's planetary neighbors.
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, also known as the Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Hare's Moon and ...
Skywatchers can enjoy a celestial alignment of the crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn on April 25, with Mercury visible near ...
Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.
According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for ...
The pre-dawn sky on April 25 will see a conjunction of Venus, Saturn and a waning crescent moon, which will resemble a ...
The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a ...
The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's ...
Rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment to light up night sky this week - Sky watchers anywhere in the world can see the ...
From Lowell Observatory to Kitt Peak to Mount Graham, here are the 11 best planetariums and observatories in Arizona and ...
Images of a supposed "Smiley Face Moon" have been popping up on social media. Here's what's real about this week's sky show.