The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events to See in September 2026
The proximity to the waning moon offers a good opportunity for spotting them. To the naked eye, they…
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.…
Don’t Miss Tonight’s Classic Summer Sight — Venus And A Crescent Moon
Topline Skywatchers are advised to look to the west shortly after sunset on Friday, July 17, and at…
Perseid Meteor Shower Returns This Week Under An ‘Earthshine’ Moon
Topline Here comes a classic crescent moon-and-meteors week. Tuesday, July 14, sees a new moon — when our…
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…
When to see one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year
A beautiful meteor shower with “excellent” viewing conditions is expected this week. Other meteor showers this month, such…
September meteor shower set to light up New England skies
Astronomy enthusiasts across the Northern Hemisphere, including those in New England, will have an opportunity to witness the…
Rare ‘Black Moon’ means extra-dark sky for viewing Perseid meteor shower tonight
This rare lunar occurrence is coming at the perfect time. The seasonal “Black Moon” will appear – or…
Be sure to watch for Perseids
Perseid meteor shower to peak Tuesday night, Wednesday morning in New Hampshire sky ROCHESTER, AND IN BERLIN FOR…
Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon
WASHINGTON — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the same time, Venus and…
Perseids to peak overnight, followed by bright Jupiter and Venus
The Perseids will peak overnight, followed by bright Jupiter and Venus at their closest on the morning of…
Perseids: Best times, places to watch August meteor shower peak
The “best meteor shower of the year” is ready to light up the August sky. The Perseids meteor…