Night Sky Pictures: Stargazer Photos of Stars and Planets
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![A large swirl of blue light shines above the peak of a hill.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K4V5s4ePuGANhqrRaEZD54-320-80.jpg)
Ethereal whirlpool of light grows into a giant, perfect spiral above Alaska. What was it?
By Harry Baker published
A mystifying swirl of light recently appeared in the night sky above Alaska, briefly outshining a vibrant auroral display.
![Astrophotography for beginners: Image of night sky with rocky beach in foreground](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aSFaRjH2UffnnDd2Tq8zHF-320-80.jpg)
Astrophotography for beginners 2024: How to shoot the night sky
By Stuart Cornell last updated
Reference Our guide to astrophotography for beginners covers everything from equipment to shooting modes to locations and more — a must-read for anyone just starting out.
![A hazy white light shines out from behind the moon as it passes across the front of the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UJ9B8e3bD7jus5zMRXbpTE-320-80.jpg)
Rare hybrid solar eclipse 2023 delights South Pacific skywatchers (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A rare hybrid solar eclipse on April 20 was captured by skywatchers in the South Pacific. We take a look at some of the best photos and videos from the once-in-a-decade event.
![The vela supernova remnant is a rich tapestry of billowing red and blue clouds of gas with stars speckled throughout. An elongated glowing blue nebula fills the top left portion of the image, this is the Pencil Nebula.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tsMGa4DJTmJUY8CxTeWQmE-320-80.jpg)
Astrophotographer captures Vela supernova remnant in exquisite detail
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Vela supernova remnant. The dramatic scene is located in the constellation Vela in the Southern Hemisphere sky.
![a red moon backdropped by black night](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jCijgy7WFTZweFjVBfMo3Q-320-80.png)
See the moon turn blood red in this stunning lunar eclipse video
By Miguel Claro published
A new time lapse showcases the incredible view during a lunar eclipse, which will help us wait out the two-year drought until a new blood moon appears in our skies.
![The Northern Lights appear in the sky on March 23, 2023 in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2UCWUP23ZVCwUo57nSCFBL-320-80.jpg)
Skywatchers enjoy surprise auroras as strongest solar storm in years hits Earth (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
A surprise solar storm supercharged auroras across the U.S. and Europe last night (March 23), with sightings of the colorful displays reported from as far south as New Mexico and Arizona.
![two scenes side by side. one shows the new moon high in the sky above a lake and pergolas. the second scene is a timelapse photo of the new moon rising in a glowing sky with mountains and a lake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cgVn3oLUicgXN48ptyZEbV-320-80.jpg)
New moon glows with 'Earthshine' in incredible time-lapse photo series
By Miguel Claro published
The new moon glows in the sky above Turkey with the reflected light of Earth shining upon it in gorgeous photos by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.
![Ceres will be at opposition on March 21, 2023, though you'll still need a telescope to see the dwarf planet.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3C8hi7eyhYyoCfZ2rFExR-320-80.jpg)
Spot dwarf planet Ceres during the new moon tonight
By Robert Lea published
The dark skies of the new moon will offer skywatchers the chance to spot Ceres tonight (March 21), as the dwarf planet reaches opposition.
![The full moon sets in the lower left of the image behind the village with the Rocca Calascio fortress perched on top of the hill on the right. The sky is a hazy pink/purple in color.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hpm72Rs7ow3agaEh2mUofj-320-80.jpg)
Full Worm Moon, the last full moon of winter 2023, looks stunning in photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
March's full moon looks stunning in these photographs from around the world. The Worm Moon is the last winter full moon for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.
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