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Here’s what to look for in the July night sky. The globular cluster Messier 22 (M22) reaches its highest point in the sky ...
At that time on Saturday, February 5, the crescent Moon will be standing out in sharp contrast high in the south-southwest, its brilliant white arc surrounded by the deepening blue-violet sky.
A 13%-lit slim waxing crescent moon will be visible in the southwestern sky just after sunset, slightly higher than last night and in the sky for somewhat longer.
A waxing crescent moon and the solar system's largest planet Jupiter will meet up in the night sky on Wednesday, March 13. ... Blue Origin reveals passengers for 13th space tourism launch.
The Night Sky This Week: June 10-16, 2024 Stargazers should make the most of this week. Next week, the solstice and a full moon combine, so true darkness will be hard to find north of the equator.
That’s because during the 27 days following Monday night's Venus-moon pairing, the Earth’s movement around the sun will cause the sun’s position in the sky to shift to the east as well.
This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions. Here’s when you ...
On March 23, the view of a slim 7%-lit crescent moon appearing to cup Venus will be jaw-dropping as it hangs just below bright Venus and above Jupiter in the western sky. Mercury will be beneath ...
At the end of August, we will witness a rare event in the night sky — a Perigee Blue Moon. This image of the August 31 Perigee Blue Moon is a composite from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
On Saturday evening (Oct. 5) as darkness is falling, be sure to take a look low toward the west-southwest part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau formed by a lovely crescent moon and the ...
On Saturday evening (Oct. 5) as darkness is falling, be sure to take a look low toward the west-southwest part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau formed by a lovely crescent moon and the ...