Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to ...

The aurora borealis could make an appearance as far south as Maine and Michigan on Valentine's Day, and what better way to ...

The zodiacal light shines in the evening as the Moon reaches Last Quarter and skims past Spica and Antares in the sky this ...

It’s a busy month for planet-fanatics. This month’s stargazing agenda brims with planet sightings. We have planet pairings, moon-planet hangouts, and a special treat to end the month: several evenings ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space ...

Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the Celestron ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the last month, you'll know Venus dominates the post-sunset night sky. Tonight ...

The moon's ascending node (the point in the sky where its orbit crosses the ecliptic from south to north) is moving westward ...