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How to find 4 legendary spacecraft in January's night sky
By Anthony Wood published
Along with bonus stargazing targets!

New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight
By Jesse Emspak published
With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

1 month until a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse puts on a show — mostly for penguins
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.

Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Jan. 16-17
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York tonight as an incoming stream of speedy solar wind sets the stage for some potentially dazzling northern lights.

Bundle up and look up: 5 winter sky wonders every stargazer should look out for
By Joe Rao published
From Orion's glowing nebula to the sparkling Pleiades, these winter targets reward anyone willing to brave the cold.

Best solar telescopes 2026: Safely observe sun spots and solar eclipses
By Chris McMullen last updated
The best solar telescopes suitable for the next solar eclipse.

What is a blood moon and when can you see the next one in 2026?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, turns the moon red — here's what causes it and when to see the next one

What is a Blue Moon and when can you see the next one in 2026?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.
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