stargazing
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A strange triangle will appear in the zodiac this month. How to see rare 'zodiacal light,' before it disappears.A 'false dusk' will be visible during twilight in February, but only from locations that are free of light pollution. Here's everything you need to know about zodiacal light.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Venus, the 'love planet', will look extra special this Valentine's Day. Here's why.In a cosmic coincidence, Venus — the planet named for the Roman goddess of love — will be at its brightest and best on Valentine's Day. Heres where and when to see it.
By Jamie Carter Published
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See a 'parade' of 6 planets fill the sky on Saturday night — before a bonus 7th planet joins in MarchWorlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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How to watch the full Wolf Moon 'swallow' Mars in the sky tonight — no telescope requiredTonight (Jan. 13), bright Mars will disappear behind the full Wolf Moon for several hours before reappearing on the other side. It's the only lunar occultation of Mars visible from the U.S. this year. Here's how to get the most out of it.
By Gretchen Rundorff Last updated
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The 10 best stargazing events of 2025The 2025 stargazing guide includes Venus at it brightest, a sunrise solar eclipse and three supermoons. Here are all the dates you need to know.
By Jamie Carter Published
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The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight! How to see the year's last big display of 'shooting stars' before it's too late.The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight on Dec. 13 and 14. Up to 120 "shooting stars" per hour will rain down on Earth, but a near-full moon may hamper viewing.
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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Draconid meteor shower 2024: How to see dozens of 'shooting stars' fall from the dragon's tail this weekHow to watch the Draconid meteor shower peak on Oct. 8 and 9 in the tail of a cosmic dragon.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Saturn at opposition: How to see the ringed planet at its biggest and brightest this weekSaturn will enter opposition on Sept. 7 and 8, orbiting on the opposite side of Earth as the sun. Here's everything you need to know to spot Saturn at its peak size and brightness this week.
By Gretchen Rundorff Published
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The blue supermoon will 'swallow' Saturn tonight — here's when the rare 'lunar occultation' beginsHere's everything you need to know to see the moon as it occults, or passes completely in front of, the bright planet Saturn tonight.
By Gretchen Rundorff Published
