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When is the next new moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2026 guide.

A bright space station will soar over the US this week — and it's not the ISS. Here's how to see it
By Jamie Carter Published
What's that bright light in the sky? Here's how to see China's Tiangong space station with the naked eye this week.

Scientists trace 7 stages of a meteorite's life, from hurtling space rock to Earth's surface
By Robert Lea Published
Studying 75 meteorites falling to Earth, scientists have identified the seven stages a space rock goes through as it crashes through our atmosphere.

5 planets will light up the September sky — here's how to see them
By Joe Rao Published
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all visible this September. Here's when and where to look.

Night sky September 2026 — The best things to see this month
By Jules-Pierre Malartre Last updated
Reference Discover the best things to see in the night sky this month, from planets to moon meet-ups and deep-sky wonders.

Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon
By Tariq Malik Last updated
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

What is a lunar eclipse? Everything you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

When is the next lunar eclipse? 2027 lunar eclipse dates and viewing guide
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference Find out when the next lunar eclipse will occur, plus the key viewing details for 2027.
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