The Harvest Moon of 2020 rises tonight! But why is it in October? By Joe Rao When the full moon shines tonight (Oct. 1), it will mark the Harvest Moon of 2020.
You don't want to miss Mars shining bright this fall By Joe Rao Mars is lighting up the night sky as the planet heads toward an unusually close approach to Earth on Oct. 6.
What the Aztecs thought about solar eclipses By Paul Sutter A recent survey sheds some light on what the mighty Aztecs thought about the rare and wonderful solar eclipses.
Harvest Moon 2020: When and how to see October's full moon By Jesse Emspak The full moon of October 2020 also carries the title of the Harvest Moon for those living in the Northern Hemisphere.
International Observe the Moon Night 2020: Celebrate with NASA's Artemis program in webcast tonight. By Elizabeth Howell As International Observe the Moon Night goes virtual this year, NASA is inviting the public to join a live celebration online.
Celestron Ambassador 80AZ telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine The optics of the Celestron Ambassador 80AZ are of good quality, promoting a high level of clarity and contrast. Easy to set up, the refractor exudes an unusual yet superior craftmanship
Celestron Cosmos 90 GT WiFi telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine With good optics that offer views of solar system and bright deep-sky targets, the Celestron Cosmos 90 GT is easy to set up and operate, with only a few minor niggles
Celestron CPC 800 GPS telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Offering superb views of the solar system and deep sky, the Celestron CPC 800 GPS is packed with the latest in telescope technology
Celestron Omni XLT 120 telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine With its high-quality finish, the Celestron Omni XLT 120 boasts a professional mount that provides a smooth tour of the night sky, while its optical system offers stunning views of the solar system
Autumn's celestial sea: Catch these 'water' constellations in the night sky this fall By Joe Rao Autumn officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 9:31 a.m. EDT (1331 GMT). And consequently, our evening sky is now one in transition.
Growing up observing the night skies from the Northern and Southern hemispheres By Ingrid Cruz People in different parts of the world see different skies.
See Venus swing by the crescent moon Monday morning By Joe Rao The moon and Venus will form a triangle with the Beehive star cluster in the predawn sky on Monday (Sept. 14).
How to see Uranus in the night sky (without a telescope) this week By Joe Rao Just how many planets are visible without a telescope? Most people will answer "five," but there is a sixth planet that can be glimpsed without visual aid: the planet Uranus.
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.
