The 'Goat Star' is back: How to see Capella in the night sky this month By Joe Rao At this time of year, some might be attracted by the presence of an unusually bright star sparkling over the north-northeast horizon.
See Mars rendezvous with the moon this Labor Day weekend By Joe Rao Every once in a while, something will appear in the sky that will attract the attention of even those who normally don't bother looking up.
An airplane-size asteroid gives Earth a close shave By Hanneke Weitering An asteroid the size of a jumbo jet will have a close encounter with Earth today (Sept. 1), zooming past our planet at about one-third the average distance to the moon.
September full moon 2020: The 'Corn Moon' swings by Mars By Jesse Emspak The Corn Moon will be full on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 1:22 p.m. EDT (1722 GMT), four days before the moon occults Mars.
See Jupiter and Saturn with the moon this weekend By Joe Rao Step outside around 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (Aug. 28-29) and in a single glance you'll be able to partake in a gathering of the moon and the two gas giants of the solar system.
Satellite megaconstellations could have 'extreme' impact on astronomy, report finds By Mike Wall Huge constellations of internet satellites could fundamentally change how astronomers study the night sky and how the rest of us experience it, a new report finds.
Hubble telescope catches stunning view of Comet NEOWISE after its spectacular summer sky show By Elizabeth Howell The Hubble Space Telescope turned its powerful eyes to a celestial visitor to our skies — Comet NEOWISE, which put on a stunning show in the United States earlier this summer.
Sunrise at Copernicus crater: How to see the 'Monarch of the Moon' By Joe Rao You can see the moon's famous Copernicus crater along the lunar terminator — the line lunar between day and night — on Thursday (Aug. 27).
Celestron Inspire 80AZ telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine The Celestron Inspire 80AZ proves to be a reliable starter instrument at a budget price that's furnished with a good selection of accessories
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Boasting high definition views and an advanced GoTo system, the hefty price tag of this Schmidt-Cassegrain is suitable for astronomers with high budgets looking to upgrade on their current setup
Black Moon 2020: What it is (and why you can't see it) By Joe Rao Tuesday's sky (Aug. 18) is host to a somewhat unusual lunar event in the Western Hemisphere: a third new moon in a season of four new moons, which some people call a "Black Moon."
See Venus and the moon cozy up with winter constellations early Saturday By Joe Rao As Venus makes a close approach to the moon Saturday morning (Aug. 15), you can catch some winter constellations without the cold.
Perseid meteor shower 2020 brings celestial fireworks to the night sky (photos) By Hanneke Weitering The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most famous annual "shooting star" displays, reached its peak activity this week, putting on a spectacular show for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Watch live @ 7 pm ET: Slooh livestreams the Perseid meteor shower By Space.com Staff Astronomers with the Slooh online observatory will host a free webcast of the annual Perseid meteor shower on Wednesday (Aug. 12) at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT). Watch it live here!
You can see the 2020 Perseid meteor shower in a free Slooh webcast tonight By Hanneke Weitering The annual Perseid meteor shower has just peaked, but it's not too late to spot one of the famed "shooting stars" in the night sky — or in a live webcast.
Celestron NexStar 127 SLT telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Suitable for beginners, the portable computerized NexStar 127 SLT offers clear, crisp views with no optical distortion. The telescope does require additional accessories to reach its potential
Celestron NexStar 6SE telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine The fuss-free Celestron NexStar 6SE is a high-quality telescope that offers clear and crisp views of a selection of solar system and deep-sky targets
Perseid meteor shower 2020 weather forecast: Here's what to expect in the US for tonight's peak! By Joe Rao The 2020 Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (Aug. 11 and 12). Here's the U.S. weather forecast.
The Perseid meteor shower of 2020 peaks tonight! Here's how to watch live. By Chelsea Gohd The Perseids are back! This week, you can catch the annual meteor shower, a favorite of many skywatchers, as it peaks thanks to four livestreams.
