Latest articles by Anthony Wood
Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face tonight— here's how to see it
Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.
Ohio fireball may have dropped meteorites between Akron and Canton — should you pick it up if you find one?
The rare meteor exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT.
New moon of March 2026 brings stunning views of Jupiter, Venus, zodiacal light and more this week
Winter constellations shine defiantly in the face of spring as galaxy season and zodiacal light beckon.
Rare daytime fireball spotted from orbit as residents report powerful sonic boom
No major meteor showers are active at this time.
Astrophotographer spends nearly 70 hours capturing a delicate blue nebula in Orion (photo)
Astrophotographer Emil Andronic captured a gorgeous blue reflection nebula glowing inside the red clouds of Orion's Head in the constellation Orion.
Galaxy season: Spring brings deep space wonder to the northern hemisphere night sky
Spring skies reveal some of the best galaxies visible to backyard telescopes.
The March full moon glows red through Saharan dust in eerie composite view
Saharan dust and atmospheric filtering combined to give the moon a dramatic red hue.
Bus-sized asteroid will fly past Earth tonight mere days after being discovered. Here's what to expect
Asteroid 2026 EG1 was discovered on March 8, less than one week ago.
The moon hits its third quarter phase tomorrow! Here's what you need to know
A spot of early morning astronomy anyone?
Jupiter appears to change direction in the night sky tonight: Here's why
The change is subtle and happens over many nights.
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.
