
Anthony Wood
Anthony Wood joined Space.com in April 2025 after contributing articles to outlets including IGN, New Atlas and Gizmodo. He has a passion for the night sky, science, Hideo Kojima, and human space exploration, and can’t wait for the day when astronauts once again set foot on the moon.
Latest articles by Anthony Wood

Amateur astrophotographer captures gorgeous view of Bode's galaxy from Death Valley
By Anthony Wood published
Amateur astrophotographer Joel Martin captured this stunning view of Bode's galaxy in February this year during a stargazing festival in Death Valley, California.

How to see a celestial 'gazelle' cross the night sky close to the Big Dipper this week
By Anthony Wood published
Follow the gazelle's flight from the Lion of Leo.

Amateur astronomer captures detailed portraits of Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from backyard observatory
By Anthony Wood published
Amateur astrophotographer Dr. Michele Hernandez Bayliss has captured incredible views of the Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from her Vermont-based backyard observatory.

See a wafer-thin crescent moon leapfrog Jupiter this week
By Anthony Wood published
The crescent moon will seemingly jump over the planet Jupiter between the nights of April 29 and April 30.

Faint Neptune joins Venus and Saturn to form a planetary triangle in the pre-dawn sky on April 28
By Anthony Wood published
Venus, Saturn and dim Neptune will form a planetary triangle in the pre-dawn sky on April 28, with Mercury hovering on the periphery.

10 Night sky targets to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2025
By Anthony Wood published
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week by tracking down 10 astronomy targets.

Amateur astrophotographer images a stunning galaxy 24 million light-years from Earth (photo)
By Anthony Wood published
An amateur astrophotographer has captured a stunningly detailed view of the spiral galaxy Messier 106, which is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici.

See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow
By Anthony Wood published
Nobody knows it, but the universe has a secret smile, and it uses it only for Earth.

Don't miss a 'mini planet parade' early on April 24 as the moon, Venus and Saturn line up in the morning sky
By Anthony Wood published
The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon join together in the pre-dawn sky.
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