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Saturn and the moon take a sunset stroll on Sept. 8: Here's how to see it

The ringed gas giant Saturn will be less than 5 degrees from the lunar disk at sunset on Sept. 8.

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What time is today's blood moon total lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across Asia and Europe overnight on Sept. 7-8. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.

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Colossal moon Titan casts a shadow on Saturn's cloud tops early on Sept. 4. Will you be able to see it?

Titan's shadow will fall over Saturn during the early morning hours of Sept. 4.

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Mercury makes an elusive appearance with the bright star Regulus on Sept. 2

Mercury will be close to Regulus embedded among the stars of the constellation Leo.

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Don't miss Venus line up with Jupiter and Mercury before sunrise on Sept. 1

Jupiter, Venus and Mercury move into line formation predawn on Sept. 1

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See the half-lit first quarter moon shine in the grasp of a celestial scorpion tonight

The moon will appear in the constellation Scorpius at sunset on Aug. 30-31.

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Don't miss the moon ride close to red supergiant star Antares on Aug. 30

The half-lit moon will appear close to Antares in the constellation Scorpius later this week.

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Don't miss Mars close to the slender crescent moon at sunset tonight

The crescent moon will be positioned close to Mars soon after sunset on Aug. 26

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 174 — Gifts From Orbit

On Episode 174 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and and Tariq Malik are joined by Lynn Harper to discuss some of the amazing research taking place aboard the International Space Station.

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New moon of August 2025 brings a rare black moon and a close Mars encounter

A rare black moon darkens the sky on Aug. 23, 2025, followed by a close encounter between the young crescent and Mars just days later.

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See a razor-thin crescent moon join Jupiter and Venus in the predawn sky on Aug. 20

See the waning crescent moon rendezvous with Jupiter and Venus in the eastern sky on Aug. 20.

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A rare Black Moon rises with the sun tomorrow Here's what to expect

A Black Moon rises tomorrow (Aug. 23), though you won't see it. Its timing makes it a rare lunar event.

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Look for Mercury in the morning sky as it hits peak distance from the sun on Aug. 19

Mercury is farthest from the sun in Earth's morning sky on Aug. 19.

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Don't miss Mercury, the moon and the Beehive Cluster align in a special August morning sky show

A rare August morning alignment brings Mercury, a thin crescent moon and the Beehive Cluster together in the predawn sky. Here's how you can see it for yourself.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 173 — The Return of the Malik

On Episode 173 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and and Tariq Malik look back at the week in space news.

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Titan darkens Saturn in rare shadow transit on Aug. 19: Here's how to see it

The second largest moon in the solar system will cast its shadow over Saturn on Aug. 19.

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August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

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See Saturn and the moon in a stunning close encounter tonight

Spot Saturn near the moon on Aug. 11! See them with the naked eye and learn what to expect through a telescope.

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What time is the August full moon?

The full moon rises on Aug. 9; here are the best times to view the Sturgeon Moon.

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August full moon 2025 rises this weekend: Here's how to see the stunning 'Sturgeon Moon'

August's full Sturgeon Moon rises this weekend, days before the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak.

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Venus and Jupiter conjunction 2025: How to see two iconic planets meet in the morning sky

Venus and Jupiter meet in the morning sky on Aug. 12. Catch their dazzling conjunction just before sunrise with the crescent moon joining later!

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New moon of July 2025 sees Saturn swim with the fishes tonight

Saturn will be quite distinct in the Pisces constellation.

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Don't miss the crescent moon cozy up to Jupiter early on July 23

The thin crescent moon and Jupiter will be visible to the naked eye for early risers on July 23.

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See the moon cross the Pleiades for the last time this year on July 20

The moon's crescent limb will cloak and uncover stars from the iconic cluster before sunrise.

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See Venus, the moon and fiery star Aldebaran form a dawn triangle this weekend

Rise and shine! Venus, Aldebaran and the moon team up for a dazzling dawn display.

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