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

The March night sky will have many beautiful highlights, including Jupiter “kissing” Venus and Mercury, the Full Worm Moon, and an opportunity to witness how the Moon moves west to east in the sky over the course of the month. (See March 23+24.) Plan your stargazing activities this month with our helpful calendar and details

February’s night sky will have many highlights, including Jupiter and Venus hanging closely together, the Full Snow Moon, and your best opportunity to spot the once-in-a-lifetime “Green” Comet. Have a telescope? Don’t miss Jupiter and its four Galilean moons. After this month, Jupiter won’t be observable again until July 2023. We recommend aiming for February

Update: The Green Comet (c/2022 e3 ZTF) otherwise known as Comet ZTF is currently traveling away from Earth and out of our solar system, never to return again. Your last (and best) chance to catch a glimpse will be on February 10. The full Moon will interfere until that time. (See below.) Learn more about

As the air gets cooler, the stars get brighter! January’s night sky will not disappoint. Highlights include many recognizable constellations, the Full Wolf Moon, and an opportunity to see how the Moon moves in its orbit. Have a telescope? Don’t miss Saturn. The planet’s hallmark rings will collapse out of view soon! Look to the

The spectacular sights of December’s night sky may leave you jaw-dropped. Highlights include the best meteor shower of the year, a rare eclipse of the planet Mars, and a special Christmas Eve “Trinity” celestial arrangement! Have a telescope? This is the best time to get a glimpse of Mars. This month, the red planet shines

A total lunar eclipse will occur in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (Election Day). We share how to catch a glimpse! Read on. This eclipse will be best seen by readers west of the Mississippi River, including the Hawaiian Islands. It also may be viewed as far west as eastern Asia,

The November night sky will have many highlights, including a total eclipse of the Moon, two meteor showers, and many stargazing opportunities! See our calendar with details and links to more information below. All times and positions for the next 30 days are listed in Eastern Time (Eastern Daylight Time from November 1-5 and Eastern

The October sky will have many celestial highlights including: the best view of Mercury for the next six months, the Full Hunter’s Moon, and the Orionid Meteor Shower. There will also be a partial solar eclipse (which won’t be visible to those in the US, but our friends in the UK and other parts of