A “new” Moon occurs about once a month when the Moon comes between the Earth and Sun. Not to be confused with a “full” Moon — a new Moon is usually impossible to see as it is drowned out by the Sun’s bright light. (However there are some exceptions.) Learn all about this unique phase of

May’s night sky brings the Full Flower Moon, a lunar eclipse, and opportunities to witness some of the brightest stars in the sky. Look southeast for Arcturus in “The Spring Triangle” and west for Venus shining after sunset, especially towards the end of the month when she will be accompanied by the crescent Moon. Learn

People often ask, “What’s the best way to get started in astronomy?” We recommend looking for the most brilliant, easiest to find stars in the sky. Here is a list of the 10 brightest stars that you can see no matter where you are in the Northern Hemisphere — whether you’re out in the countryside

Have you ever experienced the striking beauty of a total solar eclipse? If not, mark your calendar for April 8, 2024. Better yet: Plan a vacation around it. We recommend heading to the Southwest, where you’ll have a good chance of clear skies. Live in Texas? You’re lucky because you may not have to travel at

According to astrology, eclipses bring rapid developments and encourage us to move in the best direction — personally and collectively, as a society. If you are on the “right path,” you may experience major triumphs and victories. If not, you may meet a challenge that forces you to change direction, for the better. Curious how

Sunspots and solar flares are making headlines lately, but what are they exactly and how do they affect us here on Earth? Learn how they are believed to influence our weather and even have the power to disrupt communication in the following article. What Is A Sunspot? A sunspot is a cooler area on the

April’s night sky highlights include the first full Moon of spring, many bright stars alongside the Moon, and a unique opportunity to catch an annual meteor shower that is normally too weak to see! Learn everything you need to know with our calendar of sky events here. Do you have your “star binoculars” yet? How

Newly discovered comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is on its way into the inner solar system and already grabbing headlines as the next possible “Daytime Comet.” Early estimates say it may outshine the brightest stars in the sky and become visible to the naked eye during daylight hours for a brief time in October 2024. Here

Catch a glimpse of a rare sky event on Monday, March 27, 2023. Use binoculars and look west approximately 20 minutes after sunset to see five planets, the Moon, and a beautiful star cluster known as Messier 35 (M35). Celestial objects will appear in the following order from left to right: M35, Mars, the Moon,

Hey FA readers! In honor of Women’s History Month, we call your attention to a newly forming star: Alexandra Doten a/k/a “Astro Alexandra.” This former NASA and US Space Force employee was a part of the first steps to establish GPS on the Moon (still in progress). She now dedicates her life to sharing space news in