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Start Planning Now For The Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse
September 3, 2025, 3:39 pm EDT
This September, the moon will trade its usual silver glow for fiery red in a rare “blood moon” total lunar eclipse. But you won’t be able to see it from most locations within the U.S., so prepare to buy your ticket to Africa, India, China or Australia so you don’t miss this cosmic spectacle.
Goodnight Black Moon: A Rare Lunar Event
August 25, 2025, 7:48 am EDT
On Aug. 23, 2025, the moon will reach its new phase, positioning itself in the constellation Leo just north of the sun, rendering it invisible from Earth. This rare event, known as a “Black Moon,” is the third new moon in a season that contains four. It occurs approximately once every 33 months and is notable for its unusual timing rather than any visible spectacle.
Sky Watch June 23-26: Cosmic Gems Continue
August 20, 2025, 9:17 am EDT
Join Joy for this essential Sky Watch episode covering the stunning celestial events continuing through June 23-26, 2025, featuring Venus blazing as the brilliant morning star, a gorgeous waning crescent moon and Saturn conjunction perfect for pre-dawn photography, and Mars glowing red within the Leo constellation during early evening hours. Whether you're interested in astrophotography, planetary viewing, or deep-sky objects like the Hercules Cluster and Ring Nebula, there’s something for everyone with these cosmic gems still gracing our late June night sky. Don't miss these continuing astronomical highlights that prove the universe's spectacular show didn't end with the summer solstice. Step outside and witness the ongoing celestial magic.
Sky Watch July 4-10: First-Quarter Moon, Mars-Regulus, Mercury
August 20, 2025, 9:16 am EDT
Witness the first-quarter moon's half-lit face stealing the spotlight on July 5, while Mars cozies up to Regulus in Leo. Catch Venus dazzling as the morning star and Saturn displaying its rings in Aquarius after midnight. Early risers can spot Mercury during its rare appearance near greatest western elongation around July 7, while the glowing Milky Way core offers a spectacular view in the southeast for dark-sky enthusiasts.
Sky Watch June 27-July 3: New Moon To Crescent Magic
August 20, 2025, 9:16 am EDT
Join Mark for this week's Sky Watch as he takes you on a fascinating lunar journey from the invisible new moon (June 27-28) perfect for deep-sky observing of the Hercules Cluster (M13) and Ring Nebula (M57), to the magical return of the waxing crescent (June 29-July 2), featuring the mysterious "earthshine" phenomenon where Earth's reflected light illuminates the moon's dark side. Then read further in this week’s accompanying article to discover prime viewing opportunities for Mars in Leo, the Saturn-Aquarius pairing with its spectacular rings visible through telescopes after midnight, and the breathtaking moon-Mars conjunction (June 29-July 1), creating perfect astrophotography conditions against the backdrop of the rising Milky Way core. Venus continues to shine as the "morning star" before sunrise and receive guidance on spotting the elusive Mercury just before sunrise early in the week.
Sky Watch This Week: The Lyrid Meteor Shower Starts
August 20, 2025, 9:13 am EDT
The Lyrid meteor shower will start picking up on Thursday, with the best viewing in the early morning hours. The Lyrids peak on the night of April 21 into early morning on April 22. A bright quarter moon might make it a little harder to see, but there are plenty of other things in the night sky this week, including Venus in the East, also in the early morning, plus the constellations Hydra and Leo.
Man Walks Outside Into Stunning Aurora Over Alaska
August 12, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Vincent Ledvina walked outside to a swirling aurora display on Tuesday in Venetie, Alaska. Listen to his stunned reaction as his feet crunch in the snow and the aurora twinkles overhead.
See – And Hear – Meteorite Crash To Earth On Sidewalk
August 12, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Homeowners returned from a dog walk to find strange star-shaped rocks and dust in front of their home. What they discovered on their doorbell camera video made history. It’s now known as the Charlottetown meteorite.
Don’t Miss The Last Meteor Shower Of The Year, The Geminids
August 11, 2025, 5:04 pm EDT
The Geminids, the last meteor shower of the year, is at peak viewing time right now. “What makes the Geminids really unique is the fact that they are, you know, usually at a time when it gets darker earlier,” Derek Demeter, director of Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College in Florida told us. Here’s where and when you can see the meteor shower tonight.
March Skywatchers May See Eclipses, Planets, Northern Lights
July 23, 2025, 1:41 pm EDT
March’s night sky will be packed with celestial wonders, from magical auroras to Saturn’s rings disappearing in a rare phenomenon. With Mercury shining bright, a lunar eclipse and the best chance to catch the northern lights, the only thing standing between you and the magic is the weather.
