Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s up in the sky?” February has a nice lineup of planets and some eye-catching ...

The best time to watch a meteor shower is in the early predawn hours, when the moon is low in the sky. Competing sources of light—such as a bright moon or artificial glow—are the main obstacles to a ...

Here is a shot of the waning crescent Christmas moon from the top of Stone Mountain in DeKalb County. Stacey Plaskett’s moment during the House speakership vote makes waves: ‘I have a voice!’ ...

Another year of skywatching is upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in 2025!

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Jupiter and Saturn will be joined on one side by a rising Mercury and on the other approached by a waning crescent Moon, creating a momentary line-up of four celestial ...

waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent. The phases exist because of how the moon orbits Earth. "Sunlight illuminates half ...

In this article, I'll delve into the Moon's phases, including why they occur and how they impact life on Earth. The Sun ...

As long as Connecticut skies stay clear, residents should be able to see a number of planets as they put on a special ...

The Moon meets the Red Planet’s rival in Scorpius, skims close to Saturn, and reaches New phase in the sky this week.