Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at ...

With each passing night as, the crescent slowly widens and it begins to appear against a progressively darker background, its ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

The moon Saturday night will be 15% illuminated ... reflection of “earthshine” on the portion of the moon that is dark. Mobile phones could yield good results if they are held steady.

Look for it in the east each night, as well as in the northwest ... A lunar eclipse, which causes the moon to look dark or dimmed, occurs when Earth is between the sun and moon and the three ...

Get ready to "howl" at the "wolf" moon, a celestial event so named for the idea that in the dark, cold months of winter, wolves make themselves extra heard at night. Here's everything to know ...

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