See the moon’s shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)

Plus NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.

Best premium skywatching gear you should consider in 2026

This premium stargazing kit will help you take your stargazing experience to the next level.

Planets, constellations and more: Here’s what to look out for around the new moon this week

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

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic ‘ring of fire’ today! Here’s what you need to know

Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a “ring of fire” during an annular solar eclipse. Here’s what to expect.

Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos makes its closest approach to Earth tomorrow: Here’s what you need to know

The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

NASA launches twin rocket missions from Alaska to study mysterious black auroras

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical “circuitry” within auroras.

Single this Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)

The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.