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1 month until the total solar eclipse 2026 — Here's what you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
The countdown is on! It's not too late to plan your trip for the total solar eclipse 2026.

These rare glowing 'space clouds' are summer's best-kept skywatching secret
By Jamie Carter Published
Now is the time to look for noctilucent clouds — shimmering ice clouds that glow near the edge of space.

The moon, Mars and the Pleiades form a stunning lineup before dawn on July 11. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao Published
A slender crescent moon, Mars and Aldebaran and two sparkling star clusters will create a beautiful predawn scene for early risers on July 11.

Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here's when and where to look
By Joe Rao Published
Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17.

The second Manhattanhenge of 2026 occurs this week: When and where to see the sunset spectacle
By Joe Rao Last updated
Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.

10 best Spanish cities to see the total solar eclipse 2026
By Jamie Carter Published
From A Coruña and Bilbao to Madrid and Zaragoza, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, in some of Spain's biggest cities.

What did the night sky look like on the 1st Independence Day 250 years ago?
By Joe Rao Published
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, here's what Benjamin Franklin and other colonists would have seen when they looked up on July 4, 1776.

How to find Uranus this week, the hardest planet I've ever tried to see
By Jamie Carter Published
Get your eyes on the seventh planet, and you can graduate as a skywatcher — and there's a perfect way to cheat this week as Mars glides by Uranus.
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