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Giant 'metal cloud' in nearby star system could be hiding an undiscovered sun
Astronomers suspect that a massive metallic cloud swirling in a nearby star system could be hiding a giant planet or dwarf star from view, after it drastically dimmed a sun-like star for around nine months.
See February's full Snow Moon rise this weekend next to a glittering star cluster
February's full "Snow Moon" will be at its fullest on Sunday, Feb. 1, and will be best seen at moonrise. It will appear just beneath the Beehive Cluster, one of the closest star clusters to the solar system.
Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars review
Review These Canon image-stabilized binoculars can keep up with you stargazing and wildlife spotting, and then some.
How to photograph the moon: Tips on camera gear, settings and composition
We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon ahead of the blood moon eclipse on March 3 — discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to get the best shots.
How to see 2 total solar eclipses in the next 2 years — including the 'eclipse of the century'
After a two-year gap, there will be two total solar eclipses within 12 months of each other, on Aug. 12, 2026, and Aug. 2, 2027.
James Webb telescope peers into 'Eye of God' and finds clues to life's origins — Space photo of the week
A spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate structures inside the Helix Nebula, where a dying sunlike star is enriching the galaxy with the elements needed for life.
Why does the moon look larger when it's on the horizon?
The moon looks enormous when it's near the horizon — why is that?
Full moons of 2026: When to see all 13 moons rise next year
When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Snow Moon" in February.
Astronomers discover a gigantic, wobbling black hole jet that 'changes the way we think about the galaxy'
Combining observations from several powerful telescopes, astronomers have detected a gargantuan, 'wobbling' black hole outburst that's as wide as an entire galaxy.
'A real revolution': The James Webb telescope is upending our understanding of the biggest, oldest black holes in the universe
For years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all expectations. Now, astronomers are finally deciphering the origins of these cosmic behemoths.
