Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake — and this summer is the perfect time to find it. Space · Jun 26
Mars will pass the Seven Sisters this week and it won't happen again until 2034 - here's how to see it and other night sky events you must not miss Night sky events June 2026: Skygazers, prepare for a celestial spectacle as June concludes! The moon graces the sky alongside bright stars like Spica and Antares. Don't miss the final chance to see Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus together on June 24. Mars also makes a close approach to the Pleiades,… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it? Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend. Space · May 29
Blue Moon alert: A rare full moon will glow orange after sunset this week — Here’s the best time to watch Skywatchers are preparing for one of 2026’s most beautiful lunar events as a rare Blue Moon rises alongside bright stars and planets. Even though Blue Moons do not actually appear blue, they continue to capture public fascination because of their rarity and unique timing. The Economic Times · May 25
Starwatch: Crescent moon rises next to Antares before dawn Find an unobstructed view of the south-east horizon and the moon will guide you to the brightest star in Scorpius The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
New moon of October 2025 hides red star Antares for some lucky stargazers tonight The new moon will see dark skies for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days will pass in front of the red star Antares for observers in South America. Space · Oct 20, 2025
See the red supergiant star Antares shine with the crescent moon at sunset on Sept. 27 The crescent moon shines close to the red star Antares on Sept. 27. Space · Sep 26, 2025
Starwatch: find a clear southern horizon to view moon’s Antares conjunction Conjunction is easier to spot from southern hemisphere because Antares is in southern constellation of Scorpius The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
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. Space · Aug 29, 2025
See the moon shine alongside red supergiant star Antares after sunset tonight The red supergiant star Antares will appear close to the waxing gibbous moon tonight. Space · Aug 3, 2025
Starwatch: sanguine Antares contrasts with silver light of the moon Shining blood red above the horizon in the UK, the star is 15th brightest in night sky and 15 times mass of the sun The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
See the moon shine with famous red star Antares in the southern sky on June 9 Antares is a red supergiant star located 400 light-years from Earth. Space · Jun 8, 2025
Watch red supergiant star Antares shine close to the near-full moon on May 13 It's all a matter of perspective. Space · May 13, 2025
Amateur astronomer reveals a colorful portrait of Earth's closest star-forming neighbor (photo) Amateur astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a colorful view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region alongside Messier 4. Space · May 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024 Starwatch: look out for Antares, a true jewel of the night sky The red supergiant is the brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius and will be visible all week from the UK
Space · Aug 4, 2024 New moon of August 2024: Venus in conjunction The day after the new moon , the moon will be in conjunction with Venus, passing just under the planet low on the horizon in the night sky.
Space · Jun 18, 2024 The Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 rises near the June solstice with an Antares encounter When June 2024's Strawberry Moon is almost full, it will occult the bright star Antares.
Space · May 23, 2024 See May's Full Flower Moon blossom in the night sky tonight The Full Flower Moon will be in the Scorpius constellation tonight (May 23), rising in the southeast just after sunset.
Space · May 20, 2024 How to watch bright red star Antares disappear behind the moon on May 23 For the third time this year, the bright red star Antares will be occulted or hidden by the moon on Thursday, May 23.
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 Starwatch: red jewel of Antares meets silvery charm of the moon Moon will be highly illuminated when it rises in a pas de deux with the brightest star in Scorpius
The Hindu · May 1, 2024 Indian Institute of Astrophysics releases video of moon occulting Antares The last such occultation of Antares, which was visible from India, was on February 5 this year. The next one will be in June 2027.
Space · Jan 5, 2024 Watch red supergiant star Antares pass behind the moon early on Jan. 8 On Monday, Jan. 8, the waning crescent moon will occult the 1st-magnitude red supergiant star Antares, one of the brightest stars in the sky.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023 Starwatch: moon marks the equinox with cruise past Antares How proximity to the horizon affects the colours of the moon at different points on Earth
Space · Aug 24, 2023 See the moon eclipse the red supergiant star Antares tonight Red supergiant Antares, the 15th brightest star in the night sky, will appear to abruptly blink out behind the moon's dark limb during a lunar occultation on Aug. 23, 2023.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 Starwatch: the red heart of the scorpion appears next to the moon As the twilight gives way to night, the waxing gibbous moon and Antares will be shown