Latest articles by Anthony Wood
This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week
The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth.
Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades
Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.
Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition
Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.
February full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Snow Moon
Reference Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it?
Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun
Venus reaches superior solar conjunction today: What does it mean and can you see it?
A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.
Catch the moon dancing with bright star Regulus tonight
Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.
January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking 'Wolf Supermoon' (photos)
January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.
The largest sun of 2026 rises today as Earth draws closest to our parent star
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?
The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets
The 1st full moon of 2026 rises tonight! Here's what to expect from January's supermoon Wolf Moon
Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.
New Year's Eve sky: Here's what to look out for on the final night of 2025
Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve.
Our 10 favorite Space.com reader astronomy photos of 2025
From auroras at 36,000 feet to comet flybys and eclipses, these are the standout images our readers shared with Space.com in 2025.
See the moon shine with Saturn in the southern sky after sunset Dec. 26
Don't miss the moon cozy up to Saturn on Dec. 26.
Christmas 2025 skywatching guide: What you can see in the night sky on Dec. 25
The night sky is the Christmas gift that just keeps giving.
How 2025 became the year of comet: The rise of interstellar 3I/ATLAS, an icy Lemmon and a cosmic SWAN
Highlights from a cometary trio that captured our imaginations.
Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here's what to expect from the yuletide light show
Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22.
Latest Comet 3I/ATLAS news: Comet close approach today
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Your daily feed for the holiday flyby of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS by Earth.
4 ways to track 3I/ATLAS without a telescope as it makes its closest approach to Earth tonight
Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is travelling away from the sun on its way back to interstellar space.
Geminid meteor shower 2025 thrills skywatchers with an end-of-year celestial firework show (photos)
The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13.
Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream
The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon
Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year
Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.
Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs
The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.
