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Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online TODAY
The livestream will begin at 3:45 p.m. EDT on May 18, bringing near real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.
New moon of May 2026 brings stunning views of the Milky Way, Venus and Mars
See dazzling planets, the Milky Way and a trio of celestial animals brightening the spring sky around May's new moon.
Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescope
The string of galaxies is just a small part of the colossal Virgo Galaxy Cluster
Don't miss Mars, Saturn and the moon form a cosmic triangle before dawn on May 14
The razor-thin crescent moon meets Saturn and Mars in the glow of the rising sun on May 14.
'Nothing short of magical': Astrophotographer captures Lyrid meteors beside the Milky Way
Dury captured shooting stars glowing with the Milky Way from the remote Scottish Island of Skye.
4 epic myths hiding in the May sky — and how to find them
Discover the tales behind four famous spring constellations.
This is your best chance to spot the Milky Way's core in May
See the glowing arch of our Milky Way's core at its peak in the spring sky
What's the best time to see Eta Aquarid meteors tonight?
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this week, but will you be able to see it?
Galaxies, Artemis 2, space telescopes and stormtroopers: Here are the best photos from our staff
Photos from around the space team.
See May's full 'Flower Moon' bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world
The Flower Moon will be followed by a rare full Blue Moon on May 31.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know
Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.
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.
May's full 'Flower Moon' rises tonight: Here's what to expect from the 'micromoon'
May's full moon rises as flowers bloom across the northern hemisphere.
Astrophotographer captures Pleiades 'Seven Sisters' glowing through ghostly blue veil
Wispy nebula clouds can be seen reflecting the blue-white light of the Pleiades in the stunning amateur photo.
Watch comet PANSTARRS 'switch on' its second tail as it makes closest approach to Earth
The ion tail appeared as Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS was about 45 million miles from Earth (72 million kilometers) during its closest approach.
The moon as you rarely see it: How a photographer captured night and day on the first quarter moon
"That moment of completion was incredibly rewarding, as I felt like I had finally represented the first quarter moon as it might appear in person."
From Apollo to alien worlds: 4 'firsts' you can spot in the night sky tonight
From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest firsts.
Comet PanSTARRS approaches Earth on April 26. Here's how to catch it in satellite imagery this weekend
Comet PanSTARRS recently survived its close brush with the sun.
See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look
The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.
Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space
Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.
What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?
The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.
Telescope livestream: Watch the moon pass in front of the Pleiades on April 19
Watch the crescent moon cross the blue-white stars of the Pleiades on April 19 from the comfort of your home.
Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19
Look out for earthshine on the crescent moon as it shines near Venus and the 1,000-strong Pleiades star cluster.
