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Neptune at Opposition: Don't Miss Your Chance to See the Solar System’s Most Remote Planet
Neptune is rarely visible, but on September 14, 2021, the remote planet reaches opposition, making it appear bigger and brighter than usual from Earth.
Spot Saturn, Jupiter, and a Full Blue Moon This August
A blue moon occurs shortly after the planets Jupiter and Saturn reach opposition, making August the perfect time to see the three bodies.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Produce Up to 100 Meteors an Hour this August
Thanks to dark skies on August 12 and 13, the reliable Perseid meteor shower will put on its best show in years in 2021.
The Strawberry Full Moon Is Coming—Here’s When to See It
June’s strawberry full moon is a great excuse to sky-gaze and a nice reminder that strawberries are in season right now.
Why Are There No Green Stars?
You can look up and find white, red, blue, and yellow stars, but green stars are missing from the night sky.
Don't Miss the Only Total Lunar Eclipse of 2021
A spectacular "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible from North America, South America, Australia, and more on May 26, 2021.
NASA Shares Amazing Image of Blue Dunes on Mars
NASA’s Mars Odyssey has been orbiting the Red Planet for literally 20 years—here’s a glimpse of what it’s been up to.
How to Spot the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower in May 2021
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in early May this year. Here is when and where you should look for it.
How the Full Worm Moon Helped Free the Stuck Ship in the Suez Canal
Regular full moons cause spring tides, but March’s worm moon wasn’t a regular one—it was a supermoon.
Don't Miss the Super Pink Moon Coming in April 2021
On April 26, the full moon will appear especially large and bright in the night sky. Here's what you need to know to catch the super pink moon.
Solstice vs. Equinox: What’s the Difference?
‘Vernal equinox’ isn’t just the technical term for the first day of spring, and 'summer solstice’ means something beyond ‘first day of summer.’
Don't Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower Lighting Up Skies in April 2021
The Lyrid meteor shower is famous for its rare and unpredictable bursts of shooting stars. Here's what you need to know to see the event in 2021.
Earthshine Is Coming—How to See the Dark Part of the Crescent Moon in Spring 2021
Spring is the best time to observe Earthshine—the phenomenon in which the glow of the Earth lights up the crescent moon.
New Spacecraft Named After Katherine Johnson Honors the Pioneering NASA Mathematician
A cargo craft delivering supplies to the International Space Station has been named after Katherine Johnson, the influential "human computer" who helped send the first Americans to space.
Don't Miss the Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury in 2021
Witness the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury when the largest planet and the smallest planet in our solar system appear exceptionally close in the night sky.
When John F. Kennedy Told the World Why 'We Choose to Go to the Moon'
John F. Kennedy's stirring speech on September 12, 1962, sparked a passion for space exploration that eventually led us right to the moon.
Mercury Reaches Its Greatest Eastern Elongation in January 2021
Kick off another year of skygazing by catching Mercury at its greatest distance from the sun on the evening of January 23.
Starry Night: A History of Celebrating Christmas in Space
The space program often calls for astronauts to be in orbit for the holidays. Here's how they do it.
How to Live Stream This Month's Total Solar Eclipse
When the next solar eclipse appears over South America on December 14, Slooh will stream the event to viewers around the world.
Don't Miss Saturn And Jupiter's Great Conjunction on the Winter Solstice
On December 21, 2020, Saturn and Jupiter will share their closest conjunction since 1653. Here's what you need to know to see the event.
Uranus Reaches Opposition on Halloween in 2020
This Halloween, look up for a shot at spotting Uranus with your naked eye when the planet reaches opposition.
The Leonid Meteor Shower Follows a New Moon in November
The Leonid meteor shower peaks just days after a new moon, which means it will be especially visible in 2020.
The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Over Parts of the Northern U.S. This Week
Two geomagnetic storms are predicted to make the northern lights appear at lower latitudes this week.