Space
What to Expect for Friday’s Record-Breaking Lunar Eclipse
The upcoming total eclipse of the moon will be the longest of the 21st century
Stories by Joe Rao
Space
Manhattanhenge: What It Is, and How to See It
The New York City phenomenon takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, and again in July
Space
How to Watch the Taurid Meteor Shower This Weekend
Sunday night is probably the best time to catch the celestial fireworks
Space
2017 Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
Despite a bright moon, stargazers might see celestial fireworks Saturday night
Space
"Snow Moon" Lunar Eclipse Shines with Comet Tonight: What to Expect
Observers across parts of North America can watch a full snow moon penumbral lunar eclipse on February 10, 2017
Space
Don't Miss These 12 Must-See Skywatching Events of 2016
Another year of skywatching is upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in 2016
Space
Perseid Meteor Shower Set to Peak on Wednesday and Thursday
The Perseids are the most widely observed and dependable annual meteor display of the year
Space
Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: How to Watch
The Ursid meteor shower should offer skywatchers a good view this year
Space
Partial Solar Eclipse to Darken U.S. Skies This Week
Weather permitting, nearly all of North America will be able to experience a partial solar eclipse of the sun on Thursday
Space
Six Minor Meteor Showers Could Beat the Perseids This Summer
While a bright nearly-full moon will interfere with Perseid meteor observing, six other six lesser celestial displays will reach their peak in dark skies
Space
See the Moon and Mars Meet Up in Night Sky Saturday
From the eastern U.S. and Canada, the closest approach will take place after sunset. From the central Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, western portions of Central America and the northern half of South America, the moon will occult Mars...
Space
Minor Lunar Eclipse on Friday: How to See It
The moon will darken slightly as it passes through the outer edges of Earth's shadow. The event is best viewed in the eastern half of the U.S.
Space
Harvest Full Moon Rises This Week: How to See It
Although we associate the Harvest Moon with autumn, this year's version is actually the last full moon of the summer season
Space
Promising Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak Soon
Every August, just when many people go vacationing in areas where skies tend to be darker, the best known meteor shower makes its appearance
Space
Starry Night: Colors of Summer Stars Explained
Amateur stargazers can see a rainbow of star colors in the night sky this summer
Space
Supermoon to Rise in Weekend Sky
The largest full moon of 2013 will peak early Sunday morning
The Sciences
Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This Weekend
Sunday (May 5), some of the remnants of the most famous of comets will briefly light up the early morning sky
Space
Potential "Comet of the Century" Not Brightening as Expected
Comet ISON has stagnated around 16th magnitude for a couple months rather than steadily gaining in brightness as expected. Various signs suggest that the comet's nucleus is not "healthy"...
Space
New Comet's Potential Mars Collision in 2014 Explained
Although unlikely, there is a small chance the Comet Siding Spring, an estimated eight to 50 kilometers in diameter, could collide with Mars in October 2014
The Sciences
Dec. 21: The Winter Solstice Explained
For northern latitudes, the solstice marks the beginning of winter, but ancient skywatchers didn't understand the sun's migration, fearing it could disappear forever as it dipped below the horizon...
