Sky Watching Guide
How to Watch the Striking Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower
The spectacle is among several showers brightening skies this week, including the highly anticipated Perseids
Aurora Borealis Could Dazzle the Northern U.S. This Week
The current forecast from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, says the glowing display could be visible as far as Madison, Wisconsin
Widespread Auroras That Lit Skies This Week Are Getting More Common
The stunning colors that dazzled viewers on Sunday will appear again as the sun's activity builds to a peak in 2025
How to Watch the Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse From Your Home
This spectacle in the South Pacific will be visible in online livestreams on Wednesday. It is the last hybrid solar eclipse until 2031
How to Watch the Spectacular Lyrid Meteor Shower
One of the oldest recorded annual showers, the Lyrids will peak on April 22
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A veteran eclipse chaser explains how to get ready for one of the planet’s biggest celestial events
Catch a Glimpse of a Rare Green Comet This Month
Skywatchers should be able to spot the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle with binoculars
How to Watch the Radiant Geminid Meteor Shower
The spectacle, often one of the best showers of the year, will peak December 13 to 14
Ten Dazzling Celestial Events to See in 2022
Stargazers in North America can look forward to meteor showers, lunar eclipses and a stunning multi-planet lineup this year
How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
Known for its 'fireball' meteors, the Perseid shower began on July 14 and will peak in mid-August
Ten Celestial Events to Look Forward to in 2021
Eclipses, meteor showers and dazzling views of planets will excite amateur and professional astronomers alike in North America
Ten Celestial Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2020
Whether you are a telescope enthusiast or just want to step outside to enjoy the night sky, these are the phenomena to look out for this year
Nevada Has a Massive New Dark Sky Sanctuary
The night skies at 100,000-acre Massacre Ridge are some of the starriest in the world
STEVE the Purple Beam of Light Is Not An Aurora After All
In a second study of mysterious phenomena, researchers discovered that solar particles hitting the ionosphere do not power the violet, vertical streaks
Why This Year's Perseid Meteor Shower Promises to Be Especially Dazzling
Thanks to the moon’s conspicuous absence, those looking up at peak viewing hours will see 60-70 shooting stars every hour
Climate Change Is Responsible for These Rare High-Latitude Clouds
A study shows that methane emissions are responsible for the increase of noctilucent clouds, which glow eerily at night
How to Catch a Glimpse of This Weekend's Lyrid Meteor Shower
Conditions are expected to be favorable, and experts say the shower might produce as many as 18 meteors every hour
Five Things to Know About China's Falling Space Station
For one, it's exceedingly unlikely to cause you harm
Don't Miss This Celestial Triplet: a Blue Moon, Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse
January’s second full moon will appear slightly larger during its blood-red lunar eclipse
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Kicks Off the New Year
The annual show is known for producing long-lasting, bright fireballs from asteroid 2003 EH1
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