Latest articles by Anthony Wood
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.
Watch a bright fireball blaze a 48-mile path over the Midwest US (video)
A meteor triggered a flurry of fireball sightings on Feb. 10
February's full Snow Moon glows behind snowdrops in ethereal winter photo
The full "Snow Moon" rose on Feb. 1 to flood the winter sky with icy moonlight.
'Cloud streets' stream from the Florida coast | Space photo of the day for Feb. 12, 2026
The strange clouds formed due to the freezing air sweeping southwards over Florida in early February.
Here's what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.
Artemis 2 rocket chills with the 'Snow Moon' | Space photo of the day for Feb. 11, 2026
Target and arrow in a single frame.
Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic venues from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 10, 2026
ESA marked the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics by capturing the venue from low-Earth orbit.
1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica
The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.
Don't miss the half-lit moon take to the winter sky tonight
Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.
Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)
Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.
A monstrous sunspot 15 Earth's wide is currently facing Earth: Here's how to see it for yourself
But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!
March full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Worm Moon
Reference Your guide to March's full Worm Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
February's full moon dazzles skywatchers worldwide with a glistening 'Snow Moon'
See beautiful photos of February's full Snow Moon captured worldwide.
The Pelican Nebula shines near the Las Vegas Strip in gorgeous deep space photo
The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.
See the full 'Snow Moon' chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight
The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.
See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight
The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.
See the Milky Way glow with the stars of the Summer Triangle above Egypt's Black Desert
Deneb, Vega and Altair are among the brightest stars in the night sky.
Stargazing in the city: what you can (and can't) see at night
A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.
See the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades swim in the light of a waxing moon at sunset tonight
The moon will be closest to the Pleiades in the hours following sunset.
3 stunning lunar craters to explore during the half-lit first quarter moon tonight
The craters bear the names of astronomers who revolutionized our understanding of the night sky.
January's full Wolf Moon leaps past the Eiffel Tower in stunning photo of Paris skyline
The Wolf Moon is named for the hungry predators that sometimes can be heard howling in the winter month.
