Latest articles by Anthony Wood
April full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Pink Moon
Your guide to April's full Pink Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo
The nebula was formed when a star went supernova 5,000 light-years from Earth.
March is a great time to spot the odd glow of zodiacal light. Here's how to see it
The zodiacal light is at its most visible on the nights surrounding the spring and autumn equinoxes.
The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world
From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.
Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026
Tonight's blood moon was the last that will be seen over North America until New Year's Eve 2028.
Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse live online tonight with these free livestreams
It'll be the last blood moon until New Year's Eve 2028. Coverage begins in the early hours of March 3.
What to expect during the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse tonight: Key phases explained
The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.
February's 'rare planetary alignment' peaks tonight — here's what to look for in the planet parade
We truly hope it doesn't rain on your parade.
See the half-lit first quarter moon tonight: Look for the shadows of mountains on the lunar surface
The moon will rise with its right half lit tonight, creating dramatic shadows on the lunar surface.
See the moon dance with the stunning 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades tonight — here's where to look
The moon and Pleiades will glow together on Feb. 23 in a striking skywatching display.
1 week until a breathtaking blood moon rises over the US during total lunar eclipse 2026
The total lunar eclipse occurs around the March full moon phase, as the sun, Earth and lunar disk align.
A mini 'planetary parade' is visible tonight. Can you spot them all?
Uranus and Neptune will also be on the scene, too dim to see with the naked eye.
See a razor-thin crescent moon shine with Saturn after sunset on Feb. 19
Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.
Lunar New Year fireworks seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for Feb. 19, 2026
Beijing sparkles with Lunar New Year celebrations.
See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)
Plus NOAA's GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026
The NASA/SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched four astronauts on a journey to the International Space Station.
Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon this week
Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!
Lasers beam 'artificial stars' above Chile | Space photo of the day for Feb. 17, 2026
Pew pew pew.
A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse
An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.
Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos makes its closest approach to Earth tomorrow: Here's what you need to know
The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.
This giant metal dome will hide a truly colossal telescope mirror | Space photo of the day for Feb. 16, 2026
Straight to the dome.
Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)
The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.
Artemis 2 rocket photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 | Space photo of the day for Feb. 13, 2026
One to orbit, one to the moon.
