Anthony Wood

Anthony Wood

Skywatching Writer

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

Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon on Feb. 17

By Anthony Wood published

Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!

Stargazing
The Milky Way shines over the Very Large Telescope in Chile, as lasers arc skyward from the four background telescopes.

Lasers beam 'artificial stars' above Chile | Space photo of the day for Feb. 17, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

Pew pew pew.

Astronomy

A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse

By Anthony Wood published

An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Solar Eclipses

Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos makes its closest approach to Earth tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

By Anthony Wood published

The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.

Stargazing
An enormous telescope dome is pictured in a desert during the day surrounded by cranes. Two huge silver sliding doors are visible, closed in the middle of the dome.

This giant metal dome will hide a truly colossal telescope mirror | Space photo of the day for Feb. 16, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

Straight to the dome.

Astronomy
A pink rose-shaped nebula is shown glowing against a background of multicolored stars.

Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)

By Anthony Wood published

The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.

Astrophotography
A white and black rocket is shown at a launch pad next to its launch tower and supports during the day, with a second large orange rocket with a white top and boosters pictured in the background.

Artemis 2 rocket photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 | Space photo of the day for Feb. 13, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

One to orbit, one to the moon.

Launches & Spacecraft
A fireball is captured streaking through the night sky above an awning, with trees in the background.

Watch a bright fireball blaze a 48-mile path over the Midwest US (video)

By Anthony Wood published

A meteor triggered a flurry of fireball sightings on Feb. 10

Meteors & Meteor Showers
A silvery full moon is pictured flooding the black night sky with moonlight, as snowdrop flowers are silhouetted in the foreground.

February's full Snow Moon glows behind snowdrops in ethereal winter photo

By Anthony Wood published

The full "Snow Moon" rose on Feb. 1 to flood the winter sky with icy moonlight.

Astrophotography
An orbital view of the Florida coast outlined by strange cloud formations.

'Cloud streets' stream from the Florida coast | Space photo of the day for Feb. 12, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

The strange clouds formed due to the freezing air sweeping southwards over Florida in early February.

Weather

Here's what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse

By Anthony Wood published

The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.

Solar Eclipses
The tip of NASA's Space Launch System rocket is visible with the full moon rising behind it in the black night sky. The steel framework of the launch tower dominates the right of the screen, and the crew arm is extended, bridging the gap to the rocket's white upper stage.

Artemis 2 rocket chills with the 'Snow Moon' | Space photo of the day for Feb. 11, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

Target and arrow in a single frame.

Space Exploration
An orbital view of northern Italy showing a mountainous region to the north, dominated by the vein-like lines of mountain tops bordered by flat green terrain to the south.

Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic venues from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 10, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

ESA marked the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics by capturing the venue from low-Earth orbit.

Earth

1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica

By Anthony Wood published

The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipses
A close up of the moon in the darkness of space, with its top right half obscured in shadow

Don't miss the half-lit moon take to the winter sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published

Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.

Stargazing
Swirls of red and orange gas fill a deep space starry background

Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)

By Anthony Wood published

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

Astrophotography

A monstrous sunspot 15 Earth's wide is currently facing Earth: Here's how to see it for yourself

By Anthony Wood published

But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!

Stargazing
A yellow full moon is pictured glowing in a dark night sky between two worm-like bands of dark clouds.

March full moon 2025: When, where and how to see the Worm Moon

By Anthony Wood published

Reference Your guide to March's full Worm Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Reference

February's full moon dazzles skywatchers worldwide with a glistening 'Snow Moon'

By Anthony Wood published

See beautiful photos of February's full Snow Moon captured worldwide.

Astrophotography
White-blue stars are pictured shining against a nebula backdrop, which is a mixture of colorful gas overlaid by a dark dusty cloud.

The Pelican Nebula shines near the Las Vegas Strip in gorgeous deep space photo

By Anthony Wood published

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

Astrophotography
A yellow full moon is pictured rising over a snow covered mountain behind a skier in a darkening blue sky.

See the full 'Snow Moon' chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight

By Anthony Wood published

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.

Stargazing
The moon is pictured shining in the night sky with a bright point of light representing Jupiter to its upper left. A stone statue of a military figure atop an ornate column is positioned to the right of the shot, appearing to face the solar system pair.

See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

Stargazing
The glowing band of the Milky Way's galactic plane is pictured tumbling diagonally through a starry night sky above a mountainous region.

See the Milky Way glow with the stars of the Summer Triangle above Egypt's Black Desert

By Anthony Wood published

Deneb, Vega and Altair are among the brightest stars in the night sky.

Astrophotography
A lit up cityscape at night, with various tall towers looking over smaller industrial buildings, with a waterfront in front of the city.

Stargazing in the city: what you can (and can't) see at night

By Anthony Wood published

A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.

Stargazing

See the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades swim in the light of a waxing moon at sunset tonight

By Anthony Wood published

The moon will be closest to the Pleiades in the hours following sunset.

Stargazing
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