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Wispy comet photobombs 'rare' planetary parade above Chile's Atacama Desert (photos)

The moon, the Milky Way, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Mars, Neptune, Uranus and comet C/2024 G3 are all visible at once in breathtaking new photos from the European Southern Observatory.

Space

What time is the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse this week?

A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.

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See the moon cozy up to a fading Mars tonight (March 8)

The pair will be closest to each other at around 8 p.m. ET.

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February new moon 2025: The young moon occults Mercury and passes by Venus

The moon enters its new phase for February 2025 tonight, leaving the skies nice and dark for observing many bright planets currently visible in the night sky.

Space

See Mercury at its best in the night sky over the next 2 weeks

In March 2025 we have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see: Mercury.

Space

The 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse is visible in North America tonight — here's how to see it

The full moon rises tonight. Here's everything you need to know about how to see the first "blood moon" total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the only one visible from North America this year.

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The Winter Triangle meets the 'Mars Triangle' in the night sky this month

For the next few weeks, the planet Mars will form an isosceles triangle with the two bright stars marking the heads of the Gemini Twins, Pollux and Castor.

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Does the moon look smaller tonight? Here's why a 'micromoon' rises

The moon reaches its farthest point from Earth tonight, known as apogee, making it appear ever so slightly smaller in the night sky.

Space

See Mars next to a nearly full moon in the sky Jan. 9

The moon makes for an excellent guide to see Mars in the night sky on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 9.

Space

The moon will be unusually high in the sky tonight. Here's why

Even to a casual viewer, the waxing gibbous moon of Feb. 7 will appear quite unusual, climbing so very high in the sky.

Space

Comet G3 (ATLAS) looks breathtaking above future home of world's largest telescope (photos)

Stunning photos show bright comet lighting up the dark skies above ESO'sParanal Observatory, future home of the world's largest telescope.

Space

See the moon and Jupiter grab 'the Bull' by the horns this week

Jupiter will also be accompanied by two naked-eye star clusters: the Pleiades and Hyades.

Space

The moon will cover the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades this week. Here's how to see it

On the night of Feb. 5, a waxing gibbous moon will once again cover up the "Seven Sisters" of the famous Pleiades star cluster.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 146 — All the Way With USRA

On Episode 146 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik speak with Dr. Elsayed Talaat, the new president and CEO of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA).

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How to see Venus snuggle up to a thin crescent moon tonight

On Saturday evening, February 1, a lovely crescent moon passes just to the left of Venus, which is now shining at the pinnacle of its brilliance.

Space

January new moon 2025: The young moon visits Venus and Saturn

The young January moon will pass near Saturn and near Venus as they cluster together in the evening sky.

Space

Why Comet G3 (ATLAS) will be 'remembered as the Great Comet of 2025' (photos)

C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is one of the few comets on record that became bright enough to be visible in the daytime without optical aid like binoculars or a telescope.

Space

Watch 'planetary parade' online for free on Jan. 25

The Virtual Telescope Project will livestream telescope views of the "planetary parade" on Saturday (Jan. 25), featuring a lineup of six planets, including Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn and Venus.

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Astrophotographer captures a 'Great Dragon' in the Pelican Nebula (photo)

Miguel Claro captured a stunning portrait of the colorful Pelican Nebula from the Dark Sky Alqueva Observatory in Portugal.

Space

Major telescope makers hit by class action lawsuit over alleged price fixing

Amateur astronomers who have purchased telescopes from leading suppliers in the U.S. may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement.

Space

Venus and Saturn take a sunset stroll tonight. Here's how to see it

Venus and Saturn will appear extraordinarily close together in the night sky overnight on Jan. 17 during a celestial event known as a conjunction.

Space

Photographer captures rare Comet G3 ATLAS from UK in dramatic 'once-in-a-lifetime' image

Photographer Josh Dury captured rare Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas) in a dramatic 'once-in-a-lifetime' image after a challenging chase across UK skies at dusk.

Space

Mars hides behind the Full Wolf Moon in gorgeous photos from around the world

People across the world captured awesome views of a large Full Wolf Moon and a mini Mars.

Space

How to see a 'planet parade' of 4 bright planets in January's night sky (video)

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn shine in a January planet alignment, NASA says.

Space

Venus and the moon light up the night sky in gorgeous photos from around the world

Venus and the moon made quite a pair during a conjunction on Jan. 3, 2025, and we've got the photos to prove it.

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