What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August’s skywatching.…
Photographer Captures Rare Shot of Venus and the ISS Together in One Frame
For a split-second, the ISS whizzes past Venus at an incredible speed. | Photo by AJ Smadi Photographer…
Last Chance To See Jupiter Before It Disappears Until November
Topline Since its celestial “kiss” with Venus in June, Jupiter has been slowly sinking towards the sun as…
On 5 March 1982, the Soviet Venera 14 lander reached the surface of Venus, ejected the protective cap from its camera lens, photographed the surrounding terrain — and then lowered its mechanical soil-testing arm directly onto the discarded lens cap, returning a clean measurement of the compressibility of Soviet plastic instead of Venusian rock.
The Soviet Union launched Venera 13 and Venera 14 in late 1981 with the objective of surviving long…
Timelapse video: Rare, daytime lunar occultation astronomical phenomenon observed
A lunar occultation of Venus took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 17. Stunning timelapse footage by Rob…
Best Astronomy Photos of the Week: Planetary Conjunctions, Deep-Sky Nebulae, STEVE, and More
This week’s astrophotography selection brings together a striking range of night-sky photos, from close planetary encounters and lunar…
One of June’s most spectacular celestial events visible in night sky
BLOOD MOON RISING 🌕: Don’t miss out! In one week, a total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon…
Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (photo)
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See Venus And Jupiter ‘Kiss’ After Sunset Tonight — Where To Look
Topline Skywatchers should clear their diary for dusk tonight as the two brightest planets in the night sky…
3 Zodiac Signs Attract Financial Abundance When Venus Conjuncts Jupiter On June 9, 2026
When Venus conjuncts Jupiter on June 9, 2026, three zodiac signs are attracting financial abundance. According to astrologer…
Venus And Jupiter To Almost Touch After Sunset In Close Conjunction
Topline Skywatchers are already out shortly after sunset observing one of the celestial highlights of 2026 — the…
See Venus And Jupiter’s Brilliant ‘Kiss’ After Sunset In June
Topline Despite hosting the shortest nights of the year for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere, June brings one…