In 2026 we will see a total eclipse of the Moon, a blue Moon, a supermoon and the two brightest planets close together in the ...

Now is a good time to take up a tough challenge in the southern sky. For the next few days while the moon sets in the early evening, try to get a good southern horizon — preferably not overlooking the ...

Look toward the south and southwest at 9 tonight when the moon sets. Several faint southern constellations will be near or slightly west of the meridian. The meridian is an imaginary line in the sky ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The bright novas V572 Velorum (left) and V462 Lupi (right) are currently visible in the southern ...

The 48%-lit moon will appear roughly halfway up the southern sky in the hours following sunset. Saturn will show up as a ...

The constellation Sculptor, named by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, is a southern sky pattern optimally observed in early Northern Hemisphere fall, distinguished by its array of deep-sky objects despite ...

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Stargazing is a bit of a tradeoff this month. The bad news is that sunsets in March are progressively later, and Daylight Saving Time kicks in. The good news is that it’s not as cold. The really good ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration of the new moon of May 2025 near the sun on May 27. | Credit: Chris ...