The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to ...

Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.

A stunning Moon–Mercury conjunction will light up the western sky on 18 February. The slim crescent Moon will appear close to Mercury just after sunset. Here’s when to look, where it will be visible ...

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, February 20Once the waxing Moon sets this evening, its ...

The moon meets Saturn and Neptune in the southeastern sky tonight. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, the ...

Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!

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The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including six visible planets, an annular solar eclipse, and the Milky Way’s ...

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday3This dark, moonless Friday the 13th evening is the perfect time ...

A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a ...

On 19 February 2026, Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation, while the crescent Moon appears close to Saturn, creating a striking evening display visible across India, North America, and ...

Reaching its highest point in the sky around 11 P.M. local daylight time tonight is the Swan Nebula (M17). This gorgeous deep-sky object is a fan favorite of amateur astronomers thanks to its ...