How to see the full ‘strawberry moon’ in June
June’s full moon is known as the strawberry moon, which makes it sound like we’ll be able to look up and see a large pink- …
Astronomy
New globe-like Mars map lets you see whole planet
Humans haven’t set foot on Mars — yet — but we’ve already got the maps drawn up. A new map released earlier this month shows …
Ultramassive black hole found is one of the largest ever
A team of researchers in the physics department at the U.K.’s Durham University has made a significant breakthrough in the field that could lead to …
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Asteroid will come between Earth and moon this weekend
Asteroid 2023 DZ2 will whiz by Earth this week, making its closest approach Saturday morning. The asteroid will be about 108,000 miles from Earth at …
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A rare, green comet is zooming by Earth for the first time in 50,000 years
A recently discovered comet will make a brief appearance in the night sky over the next month before it travels out of view again. Comet …
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How to see 5 planets aligned in the sky during June
Five planets are expected to move into a rare alignment in June, and observant watchers on Earth will be able to see it all. For …
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April’s Pink Moon is the first full moon of spring
It’s officially springtime, and the first full moon of the season will arrive during the first full week of April. Despite its colorful name, however, …
Lyrid meteor shower: How and when to watch it
The Lyrid meteor shower, named after the constellation Lyra, will peak late in the evening on April 21 and again late in the evening on …
When to see the brightest planets in the sky in February
February is the shortest month of the year, and it’s also going to be a quiet month for stargazers and astronomers alike. On any given …
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How to see Saturn and Jupiter on the winter solstice—closer than they’ve been in 350 years
The final major celestial moment of 2020 is expected to happen on the longest night of the year — the winter solstice. On Dec. 21, …
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How to see 5 planets in the night sky this month
Longer nights, drier weather and clear skies during the fall months create the perfect conditions for viewing the night sky. And this November, we’ll get …
How to see the star that flashes red and green this time of year
Every fall in the Northern Hemisphere, watchful stargazers can spot an exceptionally bright star that appears to flash red and green. Look to the northeast …
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The best days to see meteor showers this summer
The Delta Aquariids is a summertime meteor shower known for being long-lasting and sporadic. The meteors from this annual shower are most easily seen in …
5 planets will be visible to the naked eye this weekend
We’ve all seen pictures of the planets in textbooks or models of our solar system in museums, but this weekend, everyone will have a chance …
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There’s a stunningly detailed new map of the moon
A new, multi-hued map of the moon finally brings together older and newer maps and data about the moon’s geologic makeup into one consistent and …
A full ‘worm moon’ is happening this month—here’s what that means
The first supermoon of 2020 is lighting up the night sky next week. The exact moment of the full moon is precisely 1:48 p.m. EDT …
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A full ‘Snow Moon’ is coming this weekend
This weekend is a full moon weekend! February’s full moon, also known as the Snow Moon, will occur Sunday morning at exactly 2:33 a.m. EST. …
There will be 13 full moons, 2 supermoons and 1 blue moon in 2020—here’s how you can see them all
Most years have 12 full moons — one every month. That’s because the moon takes a little under a month, or 29 1/2 days, to …
Here’s how you can see Venus and Saturn ‘kiss’ in a rare celestial event
Look up Tuesday, Dec. 10 at around dusk, and you’ll be able to spot Venus, our closest celestial neighbor, appearing right next to Saturn, the …
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NASA shared a photo of the sun, and it looks like a huge jack-o’-lantern
Just in time for Halloween, NASA recently re-shared a picture of the sun looking particularly spooky. The image, which was taken back in 2014 but …
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A rare ‘micromoon’ will make for an extra-spooky Friday the 13th
September’s full moon, also known as the Harvest Moon, and Friday the 13th, a notoriously unlucky day in Western superstition, are quickly approaching. This year, …
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How to watch the Perseid meteor shower this month
Every year late in the summer, the Earth passes through the orbital path of the Comet Swift-Tuttle, allowing skywatchers to see the Perseid meteor shower. …
Jupiter, Saturn and the moon will line up in the night sky this week
Jupiter will be the brightest planet in the sky during the month of August — and beginning Friday, it will be lined up with Saturn …
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How to see the Delta Aquarid meteor shower this week
Around July 12 to Aug. 23 every year, it’s not uncommon to see shooting stars that are part of the annual Delta Aquarid meteor shower. …
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Jupiter will be so close to the Earth, you’ll be able to see it with binoculars
Looking up at the night sky is a fun family activity, especially during the warm summer months. And this June, amateur astronomers will get an …
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This Sweet Photo Of The Female Researcher Creating The First Black Hole Image Is Going Viral
Katie Bouman just made history. This week, the 29-year-old Lafayette, Indiana, native created a global stir when her work in the field of computer science …
Here’s When You Can See The Super Blood Wolf Moon
Just the sound of “Super Blood Wolf Moon” sounds impressive. It’s what everyone is calling the only total lunar eclipse of 2019, happening on the …
This country wants to launch an artificial moon to replace streetlamps
In just a couple of years, stargazers might have a new object to track in the night sky — as long as they’re gazing up …
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Here’s what you need to know about the purple ribbon in the sky named ‘Steve’
People have been tracking aurora-like ribbons of purple and white light in the northernmost latitudes since 2015. But according to new research, the celestial phenomenon …
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The Perseid meteor shower this month is set to be extraordinary
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best and brightest showers all year long, and it’s one we can count on every August. This …
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Mars will be close to Earth on July 31
Mars is about to be the closest it’s been to Earth since 2003, giving us Earthlings the best view of the Red Planet in 15 …
Scientists prove Uranus smells like rotten eggs—No, seriously
Uranus has long been the butt of many planetary jokes — but now it’s going to be the cause of even more grade-school giggles. A …
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Live-streaming HD video from the moon’s surface may be available by 2019
It’s been 49 years since America first put a man on the moon, and now a new milestone is in motion. As early as 2019, …
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Here’s What The Super Blue Blood Moon Looked Like This Morning
In case you can’t tell from the name, the super blue blood moon is no ordinary lunar event. Beginning yesterday and going into this morning, …
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Teacher Christa McAuliffe Of The Challenger Disaster Will Finally Have Her Science Lessons Taught In Space
Thirty-two years following the Challenger disaster, NASA has a fitting tribute planned to honor Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher from New Hampshire who joined the …
A meteor fireball explosion lit up the night sky—and the videos are so cool
Winter in Michigan isn’t what you’d call “welcoming.” It’s cold, snowy and you pretty much don’t want to leave your house most days. And that …
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Get Ready To See The First Blue Moon Eclipse In 150 Years
From a supermoon to Harvest and Beaver moons to the solar eclipse, 2017 was a pretty good year for sky watchers. But 2018 is starting out …
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How to get the best view of tonight’s meteor shower
If the New Year’s Eve fireworks didn’t quite live up to your expectations, there’s a natural light show setting up to redeem it. Everyone in …
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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Beaver Moon Coming This Weekend
If August’s total solar eclipse only made you more excited for lightshows in the sky, you’re in luck! The Beaver Moon, a huge, bright November …
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A group is working to keep parts of the U.S. sky dark so we can see the stars at night
If you live in or near a large city, you know that the stars you can see on a nightly basis are nothing next to …
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Four planets will be visible during Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21
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Here’s how to watch the total solar eclipse across the U.S. this summer
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A Snow Moon, Comet And Lunar Eclipse Are All Happening Friday
A Snow Moon, a lunar eclipse and a comet walk into a bar… It sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s not. Instead, …
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Get Ready For A Meteor Shower-Supermoon Combo Tuesday Night
The skies overhead are about to become quite busy. We’re in for the Geminid meteor shower and a supermoon at the same time! Here’s how …
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Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse this summer
Listen up, you’re not going to want to miss this event. This isn’t like the sort of “once-in-a-lifetime” event that car dealerships and furniture stores offer once a …
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Rare Black Moon Arrives Friday Night
Remember Pink Floyd’s album “The Dark Side of the Moon”? Well, this Friday night (Sept. 30 at 8:11 p.m. ET), you will be able to …
The Meteor Shower Happening This Week Is Huge—Here’s How To Watch It
Have you ever seen the Perseid Meteor Shower? I must admit I haven’t, since I’m usually inside at night watching the Giants game. Nonetheless, it’s …
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