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Jupiter and Venus looked spectacular in this week's planetary conjunction. Here are our favorite photos
Venus and Jupiter passed close to one another, setting the stage for a captivating planetary photoshoot.
Watch the Jupiter-Venus conjunction unfold live online today
The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.
Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here's where and when to look
Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.
Could meteor storms harm NASA's future moon missions?
"If a major meteor shower outburst or storm is forecast during a mission or crew activity, the mission would be delayed or the crew kept inside until the outburst or storm is over."
One of the sky's rarest phenomena is back: How to see rare night-shining clouds this summer
Night shining noctilucent clouds could brighten the sky before dawn and after sunset from tonight!
Astrophotographer captures breathtaking view of 548 galaxies from a balcony
Over 60 hours of light data was used to create this stunning view of the gravitationally bound "Leo Triplet" galaxies.
May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026
The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.
The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May
The second full moon of May takes to the night sky tonight. Here's what to expect.
Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it?
Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend.
Astrophotographer spends 115 hours capturing Horsehead Nebula in striking detail with backyard telescope
The Horsehead Nebula cuts a dark silhouette against glowing clouds in the constellation Orion.
3 planets will line up in the night sky tonight: Here's where to look for the mini planetary parade
Don't miss Jupiter, Venus and Mercury create a dazzling line in the western sky at sunset tonight.
What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight?
Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26
Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them
Here's when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May's first quarter moon phase.
The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it?
The moon will pass in front of Regulus for some observers on May 23, blocking its light.
The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby
The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.
Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)
The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.
See Jupiter glow beside the waxing moon after sunset on May 20
The moon dances with the king of the planets, with the horizon as their stage.
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.
