A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.
Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth’s sky.
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Planets, stars, and star clusters, oh my!
Your guide to February’s full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.
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Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun
Jupiter currently shines as a brilliant silvery “star” in the constellation Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades. You really should catch the show.
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The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.
From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I’d seen before.
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A solar conjunction occurs as Venus’ orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.