Anthony Wood
Anthony Wood joined Space.com in April 2025 after contributing articles to outlets including IGN, New Atlas and Gizmodo. He has a passion for the night sky, science, Hideo Kojima, and human space exploration, and can’t wait for the day when astronauts once again set foot on the moon.
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A meteor triggered a flurry of fireball sightings on Feb. 10

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The full "Snow Moon" rose on Feb. 1 to flood the winter sky with icy moonlight.

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The strange clouds formed due to the freezing air sweeping southwards over Florida in early February.

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The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.

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Target and arrow in a single frame.

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ESA marked the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics by capturing the venue from low-Earth orbit.

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The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

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Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.

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Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

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But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!

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Reference Your guide to March's full Worm Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

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See beautiful photos of February's full Snow Moon captured worldwide.

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The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

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The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.

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The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

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Deneb, Vega and Altair are among the brightest stars in the night sky.

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A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.

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The moon will be closest to the Pleiades in the hours following sunset.

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The craters bear the names of astronomers who revolutionized our understanding of the night sky.

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The Wolf Moon is named for the hungry predators that sometimes can be heard howling in the winter month.

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3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar visitor ever to visit the solar system having been formed around a distant star.

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The lunar crescent will disappear below the horizon before midnight on Jan. 22.

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C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.
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