Sky Watching Guide
Astronomers Are Watching for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova Explosion. When Will We See It?
A recurrent nova, known as the Blaze Star or T Coronae Borealis, is predicted to soon appear in the night sky. But the exact timing of the rare eruption remains unknown
How to Catch a Glimpse of the Draconid Meteor Shower
While the annual shower usually makes for a sleepy showing, it has been known to produce fantastic outbursts in the past
Two Comets Could Be Visible to the Naked Eye This Fall. Here's How to Get the Best View
While expectations are high for some special sightings, experts warn that comets are notoriously fickle and unpredictable
How to Find the Ten Brightest Stars in the Night Sky
From Aldebaran to Vega, these gleaming beacons dazzle Northern Hemisphere viewers at various times of the year and provide a useful entry point into amateur astronomy
How to See a Stunning Supermoon and Partial Lunar Eclipse on Tuesday
September’s full moon delivers a rare trifecta for lunar enthusiasts: a supermoon, a partial eclipse and a harvest moon
How to Spot NASA's Solar Sail Demonstration Streaking Through the Night Sky
Amateur astronomers can use NASA's mobile app to find the ACS3 for themselves—a reflective satellite that could appear as bright as the star Sirius
How to See the Milky Way This Weekend
Late August is a great time to observe the dazzling core of our galaxy, and with the upcoming new moon, viewing conditions should be ideal—as long as you're in a very dark area
A Rare 'Super Blue Moon' Will Be Visible Monday Night: What Does That Mean?
Tonight’s full moon will be bigger and brighter than usual, and it’s the third of four full moons this summer
How to Watch the Perseids, the 'Best Meteor Shower of the Year'
The annual celestial event is one of the year's most anticipated, and it will peak from August 11 to 12
How to Watch the Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower
Though not as prolific as the Perseids, this annual spectacle is 'scientifically interesting' because its comet of origin remains a mystery
Two Massive Asteroids Will Fly Past Earth This Week. Here's What to Know
Within 42 hours of each other, the pair of large asteroids, which both have no chance of impacting our planet, will approach Earth as they orbit the sun
A 'Major Lunar Standstill' Is Happening This Year—and Friday's Full Moon Offers 'Dramatic' View
From now through much of next year, the moon will periodically rise and set at its most extreme points, thanks to a rare celestial phenomenon that only occurs every 18.6 years
These National Parks Are Hosting Astronomy Festivals in 2024
Get outside, ditch the light pollution and marvel at the cosmos on these protected public lands
Missed the Auroras in May? Here’s How to See Them Next Time
Three veteran aurora chasers and a NASA scientist share everything you need to know to check these dazzling displays off your bucket list
Missed the 'Parade of Planets'? These Upcoming Alignments Will Likely Be Better, Anyway
Astronomers tempered expectations of the celestial event this week, pointing to others in the near future as more exciting opportunities for sky watchers
See 12 Breathtaking Images of the Northern Lights, Spotted in Shocking Places Over the Weekend
A period of unusually strong solar activity meant the colorful aurora borealis could be seen much farther south than normal
How to Watch the Dazzling Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower, Bringing an Unusual 'Outburst' to Skies This Weekend
This year's spectacle will be more impressive than usual, as the Earth passes through a concentrated clump of 3,000-year-old comet debris
A Rare Nova Explosion Will Soon Bring a 'New Star' to the Night Sky—How to Catch a Glimpse
In an event that occurs only once every 80 years, a distant remnant of a star will grow much brighter, briefly becoming visible to Earth
How to Watch the Brilliant Lyrid Meteor Shower This Month
Fiery streaks will illuminate the night sky from April 15-29, with the spectacle's peak occurring from April 21-22
Watch the Total Solar Eclipse From Your Home With These Live Streams Online
Not in the path of totality? See the moon blot out the sun, revealing its magnificent corona, from your computer or phone
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