This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

Currently shining at its greatest brilliance for this current apparition, this dazzling evening "star" currently appears as a ...

Wednesday, February 5 First Quarter Moon occurs at 3:02 A.M. EST. Nearly half a day later, the Moon passes 5° north of Uranus ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...

The skies have been perfect for star gazing this week, as the nights have been crystal clear and dark. The waxing crescent ...

SkywatchingSkywatching HomeWhat's UpEclipsesExplore the Night SkyNight Sky NetworkMoreTips and GuidesFAQ A Month of Bright PlanetsVenus ...

Just east of Betelgeuse is the fine binocular cluster NGC 2244. But the much fainter Rosette Nebula that lies around the cluster shows up nicely in this fine photo of it by EAAA member James Schultz.

Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye. The six planets will be visible until February 9. You'll ...

Orion the Hunter and Taurus the Bull face off in the southern sky in early February as soon as it gets dark. Taurus is home to two of the brightest star clusters, the Pleiades and Hyades. Both are ...

Planets continue their nighttime shows, with eight visible at points during February, including Venus on Feb. 14.

It has been a busy start to 2025 for astronomy lovers with plenty of planets spread across the sky, the moon passing between Mars and Earth in an eclipse-like event, and, in the Southern Hemisphere, ...