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Jupiter will disappear behind the moon in a once-in-a-decade alignment tomorrowSkywatchers in the U.S. and eastern Canada can see a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter early on Oct. 6. Here are the exact times to see the giant planet vanish and reappear.
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Now is the best time to see Saturn all year — yes, even with the naked eyeSaturn will put on a show this week as it enters opposition and its famous rings return to looking their best.
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James Webb telescope shares one of its biggest images ever, with record-breaking stars hiding in the dustSpace Photo of the Week One of the largest images from the James Webb Space Telescope so far reveals an intricate landscape of dwarf stars and spectacular clouds.
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Harvest Moon 2026: See the first full moon of autumn rise alongside Saturn tonightThe famous Harvest Moon will be the first full moon of autumn when it rises on Saturday, Sept. 26. Here's how to get the best view of it, and where to look for bright Saturn nearby.
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Southern Taurid meteor shower begins — how to spot blazing 'fireballs' from now till NovemberThe Southern Taurid meteor shower, one of the longest-running meteor showers of the year, is on from now until late November. Here are the two peak nights to watch for.
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Haunting Hubble 'bubble' image captures cosmic cycle of destruction and creationSpace Photo of the Week A spectacular new Hubble Space Telescope image reveals almost 30,000 newborn stars around an enormous cavity carved into a stellar nursery in a neighboring galaxy.
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When does September's full Harvest Moon rise?When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Harvest Moon" in September.
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A Harvest Moon with 5 planets on the side: Why September is the best month all year for stargazingGenerally mild weather and increasing hours of darkness make September a great month for observing, and this year, there's a particularly busy sky.
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James Webb telescope finds one of our galaxy's rarest stars inside the 'Treasure Chest' globuleSpace Photo of the Week A dazzling new James Webb Space Telescope image reveals about 70 newborn stars buried inside a strangely shaped cloud in the Carina Nebula.
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Something doesn't add up in the Chandelier Cluster, Hubble telescope findsSpace photo of the week A dazzling new Hubble image of NGC 6723 poses one of astronomy's biggest questions: How did the Milky Way's oldest star clusters form?
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I took a big risk for the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse — and the reward was gloriousOpinion On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Jamie Carter was on an expedition cruise ship, searching for clear skies just below Greenland's ice cap. Here's how his ninth totality unfolded.
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'Starry Night' telescope photo captures some of the oldest stars in the universeSpace photo of the week The Corona Australis Molecular Cloud shines in a stunning new image revealing glowing nebulae, newborn stars and the Chandelier Cluster.
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How to see and photograph the partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28It may not be a 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse, but with more than 96% of the moon immersed in Earth's shadow, it promises a fine lunar observing and photography opportunity. Here's what to know.
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Perseid meteor shower 2026: What it is, where to see it, and how to watchThe 2026 Persied meteor shower could be the best one in years, thanks to a new moon that will also cause a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12.
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Baader AstroSolar Filter Film OD 5.0 reviewThis ultra-light solar filter film is one of the most versatile and best-quality ways to image the sun.
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James Webb telescope may have revealed the true identity of the 'little red dots'Space photo of the week A new James Webb telescope study suggests the universe's enigmatic "little red dots" may not have vanished after all — they may simply look different as we observe them across cosmic time.
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Where and when to see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse — exact times for North America and EuropeHere's exactly when and where to watch the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Europe, North America and North Africa.
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Why the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse appears to move backwardWhile eclipse paths always move from west to east, this one seems to reverse direction on maps as it crosses the Arctic. Here's the geometry behind the illusion.
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Summer Stargazing 2026: The best celestial events this season (and how to see them)Explore the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere’s night sky from June to August 2026, including a total solar eclipse, Perseids and a morning planetary lineup.
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Best smart telescopes in 2026The best smart telescopes offer a supremely easy way of viewing the night sky.
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Hubble takes one of the most detailed looks at neighboring Andromeda galaxy everSpace Photo of the Week The most famous giant spiral galaxy in the universe has been revealed not to be the star factory it once was, just as NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to unlock even more breathtaking cosmic insights.
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Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatchers for yearsA solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching.
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How to build the perfect solar eclipse kit for any budgetWhether you have $50 or $1,000 to spend, here's how to build an eclipse kit for Aug. 12, 2026.
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Which solar eclipse viewing method is right for you?From eclipse glasses to smart telescopes, here are eight safe ways to experience the Aug. 12, 2026, solar eclipse
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