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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.

Space · Aug 22, 2025

Venus, Mars and more: How to see planets in the night sky in 2025

Your guide to viewing the visible planets of the solar system in the night sky of 2025.

Space · Dec 24, 2024

Thanksgiving night sky 2024: Venus, Jupiter and Saturn stay for dessert

For Thanksgiving 2024, we have a celestial feast as three bright planets shine prominently during the early evening hours:Saturn, Jupiter and Venus.

Space · Nov 27, 2024

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November's new moon makes a close pass to Venus

The new moon of November 2024 occurs on Nov. 1, and three days later the moon will make a close pass to Venus in the evening sky.

Space · Nov 1, 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 · Aug 4, 2024

See the moon meet Saturn, watch for shooting stars and find the Northern Crown this week

Check out these stargazing targets that you can see with the naked eye this week (July 22 to July 28), from planetary meet-ups to meteor showers and more!

Space · Jul 22, 2024

25 things to admire in the night sky that aren't just the moon and stars

We've picked out 25 skywatching targets to celebrate Space.com's 25th anniversary. Can you catch them all?

Space · Jul 17, 2024

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Look up! See the Perseid meteor shower, Full Thunder Moon and more this week

Discover your night sky this week, July 15-21, 2024, using just your naked eyes.

Space · Jul 14, 2024

New moon of July 2024: Dark skies tonight as Earth is farthest from the sun today

The new moon of July 2024 occurs today as Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun, known as aphelion.

Space · Jul 5, 2024

See Jupiter close to a crescent moon (Mars near Saturn, too) in the 'View a Planet Day' night sky

Jupiter and a slim crescent moon are the stand-out night sky sight in the evening sky right now.

Space · Apr 10, 2024

See Mercury at its best in the night sky this month

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, we're in the midst of a fine "window of opportunity" for viewing Mercury in the evening sky throughout March.

Space · Mar 13, 2024

February's 'super' new moon leaves the night sky nice and dark tonight

February's new moon coincides with lunar perigee, during which time the moon will reach its closest point to Earth in its orbit.

Space · Feb 9, 2024

December's new moon allows the Geminid meteor shower to shine tonight

The new moon of December 2023 offers skywatchers dark skies for catching the Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's best celestial spectacles.

Space · Dec 12, 2023

Only 2 planets shine in January's night sky to the naked eye — here's where to look

Where are the bright naked-eye planets in January 2026 and when are the best times to view them?

Space · Sep 29, 2023

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Space · Jun 21, 2023

Summer solstice 2023 marks longest day in the Northern Hemisphere as Earth's seasons change

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere began on June 21 as the summer solstice 2023 occurred at 10:57 a.m. EDT (1457 GMT), marking the longest day of the year.

Space · Jun 18, 2023

The moon, Venus, Mars and bright stars shine in a summer celestial gathering this week. Here's how to see it.

The crescent moon joins Mars, Venus and some of the brightest stars to kick off the summer 2024 skywatching season.

Space · Nov 1, 2022

Night sky September 2026 — The best things to see this month

Discover the best things to see in the night sky this month, from planets to moon meet-ups and deep-sky wonders.

Space · Jun 10, 2022

June full moon 2025: The Strawberry Moon hides red star Antares

The full moon of June 2025, the Strawberry Moon, will pass in front of the red supergiant star Antares the day before the full moon in an event known as an occultation.

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Football London · Apr 7, 2022

Arsenal defender being targeted by several teams as Mikel Arteta makes key transfer decision

The 18-year-old has become a key player for the League One side since arriving in January

Space · Mar 16, 2022

March full moon 2025: The Worm Moon wriggles into a total lunar eclipse

The full moon of March 2024, the Worm Moon, will experience a penumbral lunar eclipse as it passes through the outer part of Earth's shadow.

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