Anthony Wood

Anthony Wood

Skywatching Writer

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.

Latest articles by Anthony Wood

A laptop is shown displaying an image of a comet against a dark sky dotted with background stars blurred by their subtle motion through the sky. The laptop is set against a starry deep-space background complete with red nebula clouds.
Say goodbye to Comet 3I/ATLAS! Watch it head for interstellar space in real-time with this free livestream today

By Anthony Wood Published

3I/ATLAS is heading away from the sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system.

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Comets
Dark knots of interstellar dust are pictured blocking the light of more distant stars in a deep-space image. A knot of material to the lower left appears to take the form of a giraffe running left to right against the starfield beyond.
Giraffe in space? Eerie dark nebula takes on an uncanny shape (photo)

By Anthony Wood Published

The shadow nebula LDN 1245 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

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Astrophotography
The swirling mass of interstellar dust and gas that forms the Orion Nebula is pictured glowing against the blackness of space. A collection of particularly bright stars are visible in the center of the nebula, surrounded by a radiation-sculpted cavity.
This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week

By Anthony Wood Published

The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth.

Astrophotography
An image of low Earth orbit captured from the International Space Station, showing the curve of Earth at the bottom of the screen with the black of space beyond. The outer hull of the station is visible at the bottom of the screen, as are solar panels.
Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades

By Anthony Wood Published

Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.

Stargazing
A star map shows labeled stars like Betelgeuse with an orange circle around the dot labeled Jupiter and a boxout to the left of the image showing a close up of the planet Jupiter in space surrounded by a white box
Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition

By Anthony Wood Published

Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

Stargazing
A glowing yellow full moon is seen in a gray night sky over brown jagged rocky peaks.
February full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Snow Moon

By Anthony Wood Published

Reference Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

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a fuzzy green blob on a black background crossed with white streaks
Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it?

By Anthony Wood Published

Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun

Stargazing
A close up of the planet Venus in the darkness of space, its yellow surface prominent
Venus reaches superior solar conjunction today: What does it mean and can you see it?

By Anthony Wood Published

A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.

Stargazing
The moon is pictured in a black night sky, with a portion of its right side bathed in shadow.
Catch the moon dancing with bright star Regulus tonight

By Anthony Wood Last updated

Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.

Stargazing
January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking 'Wolf Supermoon' (photos)

By Anthony Wood Published

January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.

Stargazing
A large, yellow sun is pictured shining close to the horizon over an industrial region of China as smoke from industry pours into the air to reflect the light.
The largest sun of 2026 rises today as Earth draws closest to our parent star

By Anthony Wood Published

Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.

Stargazing
A meteor streaks throught the starry night sky above a fabric structure surrounded by snow.
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?

By Anthony Wood Published

The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets

Meteors & Meteor Showers
A full moon is photographed rising above a rocky hillside in the dark blue evening sky.
The 1st full moon of 2026 rises tonight! Here's what to expect from January's supermoon Wolf Moon

By Anthony Wood Published

Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.

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Stargazing
The full moon pictured glowing in the night sky.
New Year's Eve sky: Here's what to look out for on the final night of 2025

By Anthony Wood Published

Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve.

Stargazing
Our 10 favorite Space.com reader astronomy photos of 2025

By Anthony Wood Published

From auroras at 36,000 feet to comet flybys and eclipses, these are the standout images our readers shared with Space.com in 2025.

Astrophotography
The moon shines with its right half lit and its left veiled in shadow against a black night sky. Dark plains can be seen marking its surface around the equator, while large craters line the line separating night from day.
See the moon shine with Saturn in the southern sky after sunset Dec. 26

By Anthony Wood Published

Don't miss the moon cozy up to Saturn on Dec. 26.

Stargazing
A Christmas tree is pictured in a snow-covered opening bordered by a forest, as a starry night sky twinkles above.
Christmas 2025 skywatching guide: What you can see in the night sky on Dec. 25

By Anthony Wood Published

The night sky is the Christmas gift that just keeps giving.

Stargazing
How 2025 became the year of comet: The rise of interstellar 3I/ATLAS, an icy Lemmon and a cosmic SWAN

By Anthony Wood Published

Highlights from a cometary trio that captured our imaginations.

Comets
A shooting star is pictured streaking down through a starry sky above a frozen lake it night, bordered by snow-dappled hills.
Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here's what to expect from the yuletide light show

By Anthony Wood Published

Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22.

Meteors & Meteor Showers
A white light of the comet 3I/ATLAS is surrounded by a blue glow against a black background
Latest Comet 3I/ATLAS news: Comet close approach today

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic, Anthony Wood Last updated

Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Your daily feed for the holiday flyby of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS by Earth.

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Comets
A simulation of the solar system showing the trajectory of 3I/ATLAS flying beyond the orbits of Earth, Mars, Mercury and Venus
4 ways to track 3I/ATLAS without a telescope as it makes its closest approach to Earth tonight

By Anthony Wood Published

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is travelling away from the sun on its way back to interstellar space.

Stargazing
Geminid meteor shower 2025 thrills skywatchers with an end-of-year celestial firework show (photos)

By Anthony Wood Published

The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13.

Meteors & Meteor Showers
A meteor is pictured shooting diagonally through a starry night sky.
Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream

By Anthony Wood Published

The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon

Meteors & Meteor Showers
Meteors are pictured swarming through a starry sky above a grassy plain.
Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year

By Anthony Wood Published

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

Meteors & Meteor Showers
A golden astronaut trophy in front of a dark background with the words "Global Space Awards 2025" next to it on the right side in white
Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs

By Anthony Wood Published

The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.

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