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.
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.
NASA cameras catch early fireballs from Perseid meteor shower of 2020 (video) By Mike Wall NASA's All-Sky Fireball Network captured Perseid meteors streaking overhead on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 8 and Aug. 9).
Moon may outshine Perseids this 'meteor month' By Joe Rao Skywatchers beware: the moon will hinder attempts to observe the Perseids, typically one of the best meteor displays of the year.
The best place to see stars from Earth also happens to be the coldest place on the planet By Chelsea Gohd If you want the clearest view of the night sky, you'll have to pack a warm jacket.
August full moon 2020: Catch the 'Sturgeon Moon' with Jupiter and Saturn tonight By Jesse Emspak The full moon of August arrives on tonight (Aug. 3), after the moon makes a close pass to Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky.
How to see a cosmic 'Coat Hanger' rise with the little fox in the night sky By Joe Rao Small asterisms, or star patterns, are often overlooked. One striking example of this than the Coat Hanger, which is now well placed for evening viewing in the constellation of Vulpecula.
The curtain is about to come down on Comet NEOWISE By Joe Rao The brightest comet to appear in Northern Hemisphere skies in nearly a quarter of a century will soon be ending its run as a naked-eye object.
Comet NEOWISE is making its closest approach to Earth. Here's how to see it live online. By Hanneke Weitering
How to spot the bright Comet NEOWISE using mobile apps By Chris Vaughan Skywatchers the world over are buzzing about Comet NEOWISE, the first easily-visible comet to appear in years. Your favorite mobile astronomy app can tell you when, where and how to look for it.
Comet NEOWISE shines over SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (photo) By Mike Wall The gorgeous image shows Comet NEOWISE blazing above a Falcon 9 rocket that's poised to launch South Korea's first military satellite today (July 20).
Comet NEOWISE: 10 big questions (and answers) about the icy wanderer By Chelsea Gohd Comet NEOWISE has returned to the skies and is delighting skywatchers. So what makes this comet so special?
