The Horsehead Nebula cuts a dark silhouette against glowing clouds in the constellation Orion.
A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you’ll miss its magic. Here’s how to plan it precisely.
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Don’t miss Jupiter, Venus and Mercury create a dazzling line in the western sky at sunset tonight.
Don’t miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26
Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.
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Here’s when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May’s first quarter moon phase.
Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky’s best telescope targets.
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A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that “red lights” appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.
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The moon will pass in front of Regulus for some observers on May 23, blocking its light.
We tested Nikon’s new Action 16×50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion’s belt in sharp contrast
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