The coronavirus pandemic will leave some eclipse chasers in the dark for the total solar eclipse of 2020 By Doris Elin Urrutia On Monday (Dec. 14), a total solar eclipse will sweep across South America's cone, from Chile to Argentina.
Total solar eclipse of 2020 prompts launch delay for Rocket Lab By Mike Wall The moon and sun have conspired to keep Rocket Lab on the ground for an extra day.
The only total solar eclipse of 2020 may be one few get a chance to see By Joe Rao It would only seem appropriate that the final eclipse in this eccentric year of 2020 will be visible only from Patagonia — nicknamed "the end of the world."
The Geminid meteor shower, the best of 2020, peaks this weekend. Here's what to expect. By Joe Rao The Geminid meteor shower, which will likely be the very best meteor display of the year, is just around the corner, predicted to peak late on Sunday night (Dec. 13).
'Great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn will form a 'Christmas Star' on the winter solstice By Doris Elin Urrutia Jupiter and Saturn will have their closest encounter in almost 400 years on the solstice (Dec. 21).
Geminid meteor shower 2020: When, where & how to see it By Elizabeth Howell, Hanneke Weitering The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. This guide tells you the best times and places to see these shooting stars (no equipment necessary).
Solar eclipse guide 2020: When, where & how to see them By Hanneke Weitering On Dec. 14, a total solar eclipse will be visible from South America. It will be the first and only total solar eclipse of 2020. Here's everything you need to know.
The only total solar eclipse of 2020 occurs Monday. Here's what to expect. By Doris Elin Urrutia On Monday (Dec. 14) parts of South America will be briefly plunged into darkness by a total solar eclipse.
Saturn and Jupiter to almost 'kiss' this winter solstice By Laura Geggel From Earth's perspective, Jupiter and Saturn will appear a moon's distance apart on Dec. 21.
Sun, spotted: Our speckled star shines over New York City (photo) By Mike Wall A photo captured by amateur astronomer Alexander Krivenyshev shows two big sunspots on Earth's star.
After Arecibo, NASA isn't sure what comes next for planetary radar By Meghan Bartels Arecibo Observatory's massive radio telescope has collapsed; with it has gone a crucial tool in understanding asteroid risks to Earth — and it would take a serious government initiative to replace.
Celestron's AstroMaster LT 76AZ Telescope is now $111.59, 14% off the retail price By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine For a little over $100, you can get started in skywatching with a great-quality instrument
The Celestron Ambassador 80AZ Brass Telescope is now just $899 this holiday By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Get 10% off one of the most unique telescopes on the market, a discount of over $100 at Amazon
Losing Arecibo's giant dish leaves humans more vulnerable to space rocks, scientists say By Meghan Bartels Ignorance may feel like bliss, but preparedness offers better odds of surviving what is to come. And when it comes to planetary defense, ignorance just became a bit more inevitable.
The best Cyber Monday deals on telescopes By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine From great brands like Celestron and Orion, get a great offer on your next piece of skywatching kit
This Star Wars Kylo Ren Lightsaber is Force-dropped to 50% off in Cyber Monday deal By Elizabeth Howell Show your friends The Dark Side for only $149.99, while supplies last.
Orion’s StarBlast II 4.5 Telescope is just $189.99 this Cyber Monday By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Make a saving of 5% on the usual retail price of $199.99 and get a free moon map worth $10.99
Twilight Imperium, an epic battle through the universe, is 25% off for Cyber Monday By Kasandra Brabaw Space fans and board game fans collide in Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition, an epic battle for intergalactic domination.
A Beaver Full Moon lunar eclipse occurs Monday. Here's what to expect. By Joe Rao Early on Monday morning (Nov. 30), careful skywatchers across all of North America can watch the full moon undergo a slight penumbral eclipse.
This awesome USS Enterprise Star Trek drone is 23% off for Black Friday By Space.com Staff Boldly take the Captain's chair on this classic 'Star Trek' ship, while supplies last
