The Magellanic Clouds: Two Galaxies Dancing with Death
Dear readers, faithful companions of the lantern and the basketball, First, I must ask your forgiveness for a…
El Dorado County observatory celebrates 20 years with free view of the moon
El Dorado County observatory celebrates 20 years with free view of the moon Placerville’s Community Observatory marked its…
Skywatchers, take note: This planet will steal the spotlight on Sept. 18
Skywatchers are in for a treat with a brilliant Venus peak on Sept. 18. Here’s everything to know.…
The VLT, or When Light Becomes Memory
Dear readers, faithful companions of the lantern and the basketball, There are places where the sky resembles no…
Astronomers Create Gallery of 16 ‘Cosmic Gems’ to Show Variety of Shapes a Galaxy Can Be
The new collection of 16 galactic images from Chandra and other telescopes – NASA-CXC-SAO via SWNS Space scientists…
A rare blood moon lunar eclipse is tonight. Here’s when to watch
The “Blood Moon” rises during a total lunar eclipse in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 3, 2026.…
See The Moon Meet Two Of Summer’s Brightest Stars: Night Sky This Week
Topline This week is perfect for letting the moon give you a tour of some of the night…
The Perseid Meteor Shower Begins Today: When To Watch
Topline The annual Perseid meteor shower — one of 2026’s celestial highlights — officially begins today, kicking off…
Tuesday’s New Moon Sets Up A Total Solar Eclipse In 29 Days
Topline The month’s new moon occurs at 5:43 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 14, but it is no…
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…
See The Milky Way At Its Best As Planets Glow: The Night Sky This Week
Topline With the bright glare of the full Strawberry Moon now fading into the early morning hours, this…
1.7 Million Satellites Will Have ‘Devastating Consequences,’ Study Says
Topline A new study by the European Southern Observatory warns that plans to launch more than 1.7 million…