10 breathtaking locations to see October 2023's 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
The annular solar eclipse on Oct 14, 2023, will be quite the spectacle. Here's a roundup of some of the best beauty spots to watch the infamous 'ring of fire' from.
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The Milky Way sparkles like fireworks in this desert view of our galaxy (photo)
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured an incredible panoramic image of the Milky Way from the Lut (Dasht-e Lut) desert in Iran.
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The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster
Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism.
You can see Mars, Venus and Mercury near the crescent moon tonight. Here's where to look.
Mars, Venus and Mercury will appear close to a thin crescent moon tonight (July 19), but you'll need to get out right at sunset to make the most of this grouping of inner solar system bodies.
'Meteorite' that struck French woman was just a regular Earth rock, experts say
The viral story of a French woman supposedly struck by a meteorite has been questioned by experts, who say the rock is likely of terrestrial origin.
Auroras across the solar system are powered in the same way, Mercury results suggest
The way in which the radiant displays of colors in the sky known as auroras form on Earth may be how these lights arise throughout the solar system, according to new findings from Mercury.
What's it like to have an asteroid named after you? Our night sky columnist Joe Rao explains
Space.com's night sky columnist Joe Rao explains what it was like to have asteroid 200009 Joerao named after him for his many years of astronomy outreach with the general public.
Track the ISS: How and where to see it
Reference Track the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth and see where it is right now.
Watch 1 month in the life of a green comet during its journey past Earth (video)
Comet C/2022 E3 made a close pass by our planet in January, and a new video captures its incredible journey in 4K resolution.
The July new moon offers dark skies to see 5 visible planets tonight
Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter will all be visible overnight on Monday (July 17) during July's new moon, although some will require staying up late.
The summer meteor showers of 2023 could be awesome. Here's how to see them
One of the best meteor displays of the year will be visible soon: The Perseid Shower. But there also are a number of minor meteor displays that will be peaking in the next couple of weeks.
Jupiter shines near the moon with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades on July 14. Here's how to see it.
Stay up late tonight to see a thin crescent moon rise near the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades and gas giant Jupiter in the early hours of Friday (July 14).
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