How to see and track the Tiangong Chinese space station
Reference Since 2021, China's Tiangong space station has orbited Earth, offering amateur astronomers a chance to glimpse it.
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Learn about skywatching, astronomy, star gazing, and comets in the night sky at space.com. View astrophotography and images of celestial bodies.
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The brightest planets in December's night sky: How to see them (and when)
Reference During December, Jupiter dominates the evening sky, while Venus continues to serve as a beacon in the predawn morning sky.
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Night sky, December 2023: What you can see tonight [maps]
Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during December 2023 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
Space calendar 2023: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!
Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2023 with our space calendar.
The Milky Way lights up the 'Valley of the moon' in magical new night sky photo
The European Southern Observatory shared a mesmerizing new photo of the Milky Way shining above Valle de la Luna, meaning "Valley of the Moon," in Chile's Atacama Desert.
Powerful 'Cannibal' solar burst will hit Earth tonight. Widespread auroras predicted
A 'Cannibal' plasma eruption from the sun will hit Earth on Dec. 1. Scientists predict strong geomagnetic storm conditions and impressive auroras.
Our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy shines overhead this week. Here's how to see it
Located at a distance of 2.5 million light-years, the Andromeda Galaxy is readily visible to the unaided eye on dark, clear nights. Here's where you should look this week.
Total solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Strong auroras likely as powerful solar flare eruption hurls possible 'cannibal CME' toward Earth (video)
Several powerful solar eruptions, with Earth in the firing line, means widespread mid-latitude aurora displays are likely on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
SpaceX rockets keep tearing blood-red 'atmospheric holes' in the sky, and scientists are concerned
Experts are concerned that these blood-red light shows could be causing unknown problems for astronomy and communication.
Solar maximum: Why April's total Solar Eclipse will bring unique views of the sun's corona
With the solar cycle set to peak earlier than predicted, the sun's corona should look its spectacular spiky best for April 8's total solar eclipse.
See November's Full Beaver Moon light up the sky around the world (photos)
November's Beaver Moon, the second to last full moon of 2023, was captured by photographers across the globe on Monday (Nov. 27), lighting up the internet with stunning images.
Full moon calendar 2023: When to see the next full moon
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
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