The annual competition for professional and amateur astrophotographers released its shortlisted images, which capture the ...

When millions of people turn off their lights for Earth Hour each year, something remarkable happens in the night sky above ...

Last night (July 10) was the first full moon of summer 2025, otherwise known as the Buck Moon - and it made for some stunning ...

The new moon occurs on June 25. A day later, Mercury reaches its highest point in the evening sky, and on June 27, the young moon will make a close pass to the planet.

June's new moon leaves the sky dark for skywatchers to see Mercury next to our lunar companion on June 27.

June’s full moon, known as a “strawberry moon,” may appear reddish because of its low position on the Southern Horizon.

This full moon is an extra special one, too. It will be the lowest in the sky since 2006. Be sure to look for it the next two nights to see if you notice a difference.

California stargazers can spot an unusual sight in the night sky in March: a total lunar eclipse with a blood-red moon. In the middle of the month, the moon will become “a crimson orb” as the ...

I’ll have much more on the upcoming Blood Moon in next week’s Skywatch column. Orion and the rest of the wonderful winter constellations are still performing in the evening southern sky.

February's full moon, nicknamed the "snow moon," will be visible in the night sky, coinciding with snowy conditions in New Jersey.

Watch a bright Moon dominate the sky, trace the Winter Hexagon, and continue enjoying the evening parade of planets in the sky this week.

Then as night progresses, it’s the last planet to set in the west, a couple hours before sunrise. Jupiter will be high overhead each night, a bright spot in our sky.