One of the most recognizable and reproduced pieces of art in the world is van Gogh's Starry Night masterpiece. See what astronomers and art historians say were the visible stars and planets that inspired the Dutch painter back in 1889.

The source of this apparition remains a mystery to both astronomers and historians. Read more about the bright object in the night sky leading the Three Wise Men.

There are many misconceptions and myths about what happens in the cosmos. What does Farmers' Almanac Astronomer Joe Rao say about the North Star?

It’s hard to imagine, but this simple device once served entire civilizations as the means to tell time. Learn more!

The full Moon February 2026 occurs during the shortest calendar month of the year. Traditionally known as the “Snow” Moon, February’s Moon has many alternative names as well—even a name when February has no full Moon at all: “Black” Moon. Learn more about this curious astronomical anomaly and more … Full Moon February 2026: Sunday,

Get to know one of the winter sky's most recognizable figures.

Why is January's Full Moon is named after a wolf?

It's a cruel reality that, just when the night air turns coldest, the night sky is at its brightest. But why? We have the answer!

The full Moon November 2025 marks a time when some of the first snow falls in the northern US and Canada. It’s a time when most trees and shrubs have shed their leaves. Frost gathers on blades of grass and beavers begin to build their dams before the ground freezes. Hence the traditional full Moon

The full Moon October 2025 is intriguing, as it is a Super Full Moon. October’s “Hunter’s Moon” has many more associations than ghosts and goblins on one day of the month. Full Moon October 2025: Monday, October 6Peak Illumination: 11:48 p.m. Eastern Time Full Moon Calendar Why Is The October Full Moon The Hunter’s Moon