Night Sky Pictures: Stargazer Photos of Stars and Planets
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![Rainbow rings surround the sun, which is half obscured by a pine tree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ca5k3S6gnEGKTwEKMoAdLZ-320-80.jpg)
Shining rainbow rings around the sun photographed in Finland. What caused them?
By Harry Baker published
The extremely rare kaleidoscopic circles have a surprising Earth-based origin.
![A blue sky with the sun surrounded by a white circle bisected with a white line and two bright spots either side of the circle.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oMUv7qnamr8Xp5NX6ek4SN-320-80.jpg)
Ethereal 'halo' and light arcs around the sun captured in photos of ultra-rare phenomena
By Harry Baker published
At least three separate optical phenomena are visible in the new images. Each of which is created by light refracting through millions of perfectly aligned ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.
![Wispy white noctilucent clouds swirl over an orange sunset and blue sea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z7xYxMgft2axVyLR6ZwgNW-320-80.jpg)
Earth's highest, coldest, rarest clouds are back. How to see the eerie 'noctilucent clouds' this summer.
By Jamie Carter published
Look North as the stars appear in June and July to have a chance of seeing rare noctilucent (or 'night-shining') clouds with the naked eye.
![the full moon can be seen behind the statue of liberty](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jYynBa3TS6an5ujgvbmGeJ-320-80.jpg)
Strawberry Moon of June 2023 sweetens the night sky in these amazing photos
By Robert Lea published
Skywatchers from around the planet have set the internet aglow with images of June's full moon, the Strawberry Moon, which rose on Saturday, June 3.
![Diagram of the night sky on May 23, 2023, showing locations of the moon, Mars and Venus.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QzRXmsYasRy7fKrwyiyezb-320-80.jpg)
See the crescent moon have a close encounter with Mars tonight
By Stefanie Waldek published
The moon and Mars will dance together in the night sky both tonight (May 23) and Wednesday night (May 24).
![large peaks surround a lake in the foreground with the milky way bulge stretching up into the starry sky above.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DXbLNak2z4dZNBZwrAVmDG-320-80.jpg)
21 amazing dark sky reserves around the world
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is working to preserve the night sky. Here's a look at its 21 certified dark sky reserves around the world.
![a dark shadow lies across the top of the moon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/froeYaQTcY88Sq4KbjPdnA-320-80.jpg)
See 1st lunar eclipse of 2023 darken the full Flower Moon in eerie photos
By Brett Tingley published
The full Flower Moon of May 2023 was darkened by a penumbral lunar eclipse that was visible to most of the Eastern Hemisphere.
![streaks of white light stand out in front of a field of stars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWqytNgmECUWg9xetqVaQG-320-80.jpg)
Satellite megaconstellations are threatening astronomy. What can be done?
By Leonard David published
Astronomers are becoming increasingly concerned of being blinded by the light from an estimated 400,000 satellites planned for low Earth orbit in the coming years.
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