Night Sky Pictures: Stargazer Photos of Stars and Planets
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![Venus as a razor-thin crescent as it nears inferior conjunction with the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rtzx9iNQmXwocgWF2wKhEE-320-80.jpg)
Why Venus is now a slim crescent and will disappear from the evening sky this weekend
By Jamie Carter published
Venus is approaching 'inferior conjunction' as it swaps from being the 'Evening Star' to the 'Morning Star,' passing between Earth and the sun in the meantime.
![a mountain peak in the foreground in darkness. behind are shooting stars streaking toward the horizon. the milky way is glowing in the background in the vertical middle of the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2J2H46MnYVkhtm8R6JMZTa-320-80.jpg)
Shiny Perseid meteors light up a dark sky in Portugal (video)
By Miguel Claro published
The Perseid meteor shower will bring shooting stars to your neighborhood on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12. You can get a preview of the spectacular show in this video.
![A book leans against a tree against the background of a house in the distance and a dark grassy yard. The night sky is filled with the streaks of stars, traced through the sky through long exposure photos.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xX8BLx7XmmwutaUDvk4tek-320-80.jpeg)
New book 'Stargazing: Contemplating the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace' teaches meditation to bring stargazing down to Earth
By Josh Dinner published
Swapna Krishna, author of the new book "Stargazing: Contemplating the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace," writes a guide to getting the most out of the night sky wherever you are.
![supermoon appearing orange/red above a row of houses. The moon is reflected in the water body below.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wu9iHxFi3sBhQNyoQgFKrf-320-80.jpeg)
How to photograph a supermoon
By Tom Ormerod last updated
Learn how to compose the perfect supermoon photo in time for the next one.
![view of the full moon from the space station, showing it hanging in the blackness of space over earth's wispy blue atmosphere](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CpXQTU5LpmF68L3MW3r5hg-320-80.jpg)
Astronaut shares stunning view of July's supermoon from space (photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
July's full Buck Moon — the first of four consecutive supermoons — rose on July 3, and an astronaut aboard the ISS snapped a stunning view of the celestial sight.
![The Buck Moon supermoon as seen over New York and Lady Liberty on July 3, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dQDedMHmenBfsFvSYT9C75-320-80.jpg)
Full Buck Moon, the 1st supermoon of the year, thrills skywatchers all over the world (photos, video)
By Robert Lea published
On July 3, the Buck Moon full supermoon rose over Earth, and enthusiastic skywatchers were on hand to capture stunning images of the event.
![deep sky image of galaxies showing numerous galaxies and stars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uTA3pWxhTNz8aheeRQ95HN-320-80.jpg)
See 1,900 galaxies light up the night in gorgeous deep-sky photo
By Miguel Claro published
The Virgo Cluster and 1,900 galaxies shine in an incredible image captured from a dark sky preserve in Portugal, by photographer Miguel Claro.
![all-sky circular image showing the milky way going across the center and trees and a lake around the perimeter of the circle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hrY5aXrUei7APiNfVucSzk-320-80.jpg)
Green comet soars in stunning 3D image of the Milky Way (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured a panoramic view of the Milky Way, a comet and other night sky sights from a dark sky preserve in Portugal. Watch it in virtual reality.
![Sky map of the crescent moon and bright stars castor and pollux on June 19, 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KT9WUe9ypZZBQnha5d5JR6-320-80.jpg)
The moon, Venus, Mars and bright stars shine in a summer celestial gathering this week. Here's how to see it.
By Joe Rao published
The crescent moon joins Mars, Venus and some of the brightest stars to kick off the summer 2024 skywatching season.
![photo showing light pollution in a city versus the dark night skies visible in the countryside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2MQtRGPwiA7BBYFUvrjhaa-320-80.jpg)
Light pollution poses serious threat to astronomy, skywatching and more, study says
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronomers are once again ringing alarm bells about rising light pollution destroying pristine night skies. This time, though, their worries extend beyond their core discipline.
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