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Thanksgiving night sky 2025: Moon, Saturn and autumn stars put on a post-turkey show
By Joe Rao Published
Enjoy a post-dinner stargazing session as the first-quarter moon, Saturn and the season's brightest stars light up the Thanksgiving night sky.

Fomalhaut, the 'solitary' star, announces the arrival of autumn in the night sky. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao Published
If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title would have to go to Fomalhaut.

Why October is the perfect time to look for the Andromeda galaxy
By Anthony Wood Published
October is an excellent time to observe the Andromeda spiral galaxy as it passes high overhead in the Autumn night sky.

Solar wind tears a chunk from Comet Lemmon's tail in incredible new astrophotography images
By Anthony Wood Published
See how the solar wind shredded Comet Lemmon's tail in an extraordinary view from Earth

Happy autumnal equinox 2025! Fall begins in the northern hemisphere today
By Anthony Wood Published
Astronomical fall begins on Sept. 22 as the sun moves southward across the celestial equator.

Autumn's celestial sea: Catch these 'water' constellations in the night sky this fall
By Joe Rao Published
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.
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