Latest articles by Anthony Wood
The Perseid meteor shower peak was spectacular: Here are our favorite photos
The Perseid meteor shower never disappoints, and we've got some great photos this year to prove it.
Total solar eclipse 2026 has begun. Here are the first views of totality
The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette.
Will Perseid shooting stars be visible during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse?
"If anyone does see one, they had better go play the lottery asap!"
Watch the total solar eclipse online Aug. 12 with these free livestreams
Here's how to watch the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse live online for free.
Here's what to expect from 5 stages of the total solar eclipse 2026
From first contact to totality and beyond, this is what will happen during each stage of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
Don't miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9
Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.
Plan your perfect 2026 total solar eclipse experience with these smartphone apps
From exact timings to cloud cover warnings, these smartphone apps will help you dial in on the 2026 total solar eclipse.
1 week to go until a dramatic total solar eclipse darkens the skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland
Here's what you need to know before the total solar eclipse one week from now.
When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching
Meet the citizen scientist initiative bringing you closer to totality.
August full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Sturgeon Moon
Your guide to August's full Sturgeon Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
July full moon delights skywatchers worldwide. Here are our favorite photos of the majestic Buck Moon
Wildfires and a balletic display, these are the best photos of the July Buck Moon 2026.
July's full Buck Moon leads a mini planet parade through the summer sky tonight
The July full moon rises tonight with Venus, Saturn Mercury and Mars!
Billions of miles and thousands of years in the making: This is the life of a Perseid shooting star
Exile, an interplanetary odyssey and a fateful encounter, this is the journey taken by each Perseid meteor.
The Perseid meteor shower is here! How to see the best shooting stars this summer
The 2026 Perseid meteor shower is active from tonight and peaks alongside a dramatic total solar eclipse on Aug. 12-13.
After a lifetime of waiting, I'll finally witness a total solar eclipse next month on Aug. 12
Valoria la Buena, here we come.
Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250
From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
July full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Buck Moon
Your guide to July's full Buck Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
America 250: Here's how to find a star whose light began its journey toward Earth in 1776
This star's light left its surface around the same time that the U.S. was founded.
Watch China's Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage
The Tiangong space station approaches Tycho Crater in stunning amateur transit footage.
Watch a 'Potentially hazardous asteroid' the size of a skyscraper close in on Earth live online tonight
"An asteroid of this size comes this close roughly once every ten years".
June full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Strawberry Moon
Your guide to June's full Strawberry Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
A 'new' star could finally appear in the night sky this week, thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime explosion
The "Blaze Star" T. Coronae Borealis could brighten dramatically this week to shine with the brilliance of the North Star Polaris. Here's where to look.
Happy Summer Solstice! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere
The summer solstice marks the longest day and the start of astronomical summer.
