Astrophotographer Victor Rogus took this image of the moon on Nov. 26, 2012. He used a Canon 60Da and an apochromatic refractor at prime focus f9.
Astrophotographer Michael Plishka took this image of Jupiter high in the sky over La Villa, Ill. on Nov. 20, 2012.
SPACE.com reader Christopher Lonske sent in his photo of Jupiter and the Jovian moons taken Nov. 28, 2012, in Maryville, TN.
Astrophotographer Michael Plishka took this image of Orion within the fog over La Villa, Ill. on Nov. 20, 2012.
Earthshine illuminates this waxing crescent moon in this photo taken by Vegastar Carpentier on Nov. 17, 2012 from Paris, France. Carpentier used a Canon EOS 1000D camera and a refractor 1000mm telescope to capture the image.
SPACE.com reader Matt Burton sent in his photo of the solar eclipse taken from his backyard in Cairns, Australia, Nov. 13, 2012 (EST).
SPACE.com reader Gerry Beth Buckel sent in this photo of an aurora over mid-Michigan taken on Nov. 13, 2012.
The crescent moon, Mars and red supergiant star Antares shine over the bright lights of Baku, Azerbaijan. Tunc Tezel of The World at Night took this photo on Oct. 18, 2012. Posted Nov. 15. [Full Story]
SPACE.com reader Andrew Steel of Hot Air Balloon Cairns in Australia sent in this amazing photo of the eclipse taken on Nov. 13, 2012 (EST). He writes: "We had blue skies and great views of the full corona for the total solar eclipse from our hot air balloons." [See our full gallery.]
Photographer Rg Ferriols created this mosaic of the penumbral lunar eclipse of Nov. 28, 2012, from the Philippines to showcase the event's phases.
SPACE.com reader Kalani Pokipala sent in a photo of the penumbral lunar eclipse of Nov. 28, 2012, and writes: "Winter has hit Hawaii! Probably a mere 55 degrees under a full moon shine. Yes, that's pretty cold for us down here in paradise. Always behind the rest of the world, but never without beautiful weather. This was shot during the peak of the eclipse last night around 4:50 am Hawaii time. Hope others enjoyed the winter's evening as much as we did."
SPACE.com reader Gerry Beth Buckel sent in this photo of an aurora over mid-Michigan taken on Nov. 13, 2012.
SPACE.com reader Kevin Palmer shared this photo of an aurora taken in Brighton, WI, Nov. 14, 2012.
A total solar eclipse was visible from the Northern tip of Australia on Nov. 13, 2012.
Astrophotographer Guy Strong made a time-lapse video of the northern lights in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan on the evening of Nov. 13-14, 2012. [See video.]
SPACE.com reader Kevin Palmer shared this photo of an aurora taken in Brighton, WI, Nov. 14, 2012.
Star trails decorate the night sky above the rotating dome of Terkan Lajos public observatory near the city of Szekesfahervar in central Hungary. Tamas Ladanyi of The World at Night took this image near Szekesfahervar, Hungary on Feb. 21, 2012. Posted Nov. 9. [Full Story]
The photographers campsite glows over the white salt in the Thar Desert. This image was taken on Jan. 27, 2011. Posted Nov. 7, 2012. [Full Story]
Astrophotographer Greg Diesel Walck sent in this photo of Jupiter and the moon through the woods of Moyock, NC, Nov. 28, 2012.
Astrophotographer Guy Strong made a time-lapse video of the northern lights in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan on the evening of Nov. 13-14, 2012. [See video.]
Astrophotographer Guy Strong made a time-lapse video of the northern lights in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan on the evening of Nov. 13-14, 2012. [See video.]
Astrophotographer Victor Rogus took this image of the planets Venus and Saturn in a rare conjunction on Nov. 26, 2012. In this photo we see Venus much brighter than Saturn in the upper right and an elongated Saturn in the lower left. Saturn appears elongated due to its magnificent ring system.
Astrophotographer Jose Rozada took this image of Venus and the moon from Guarenas, Venezuela on the morning of Nov. 11, 2012.
Astrophotographer Jose Rozada took this image of Venus and the moon from Guarenas, Venezuela on the morning of Nov. 11, 2012.
Astrophotographer Jose Rozada took this image of the crescent moon from Guarenas, Venezuela on the morning of Nov. 11, 2012.
Astrophotographer Jose Rozada took this image of the crescent moon from Guarenas, Venezuela on the morning of Nov. 11, 2012.
Astrophotographer Jose Rozada took this image of Venus and the smiling moon from Guarenas, Venezuela on the morning of Nov. 11, 2012.
Astrophotographer Jose Rozada took this image of Venus and the smiling moon from Guarenas, Venezuela on the morning of Nov. 11, 2012.
Astrophotographer Greg Diesel Walck sent in this photo of Jupiter and the moon through the woods of Moyock, NC, Nov. 28, 2012. He titled this shot "Time Traveller (to Jupiter)."
