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The Milky Way will be visible across the US this month. Here's how to get the best views.For those in midlatitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, the arc of our galaxy becomes easier to see in May. Here's when and where to look.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Two planets will form a 'smiley face' with the moon on April 25A rare 'smiley face' triple conjunction is coming to Earth's morning skies on April 25, when Venus, Saturn and the crescent moon form a celestial smirk near the horizon.
By Pandora Dewan Published
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The 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse is visible in North America tonight — here's how to see itThe full moon rises tonight. Here's everything you need to know about how to see the first "blood moon" total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the only one visible from North America this year.
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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'Planet parade' ends with a rare conjunction of Venus and Mercury at sunset. Here's how to watch.The two innermost planets, Venus and Mercury, will shine together low in the western sky at sunset on March 10. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear.
By Jamie Carter Published
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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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