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The rare 'black moon' of December 30 rises next week
December 2024 will see a rare "black moon," a term for the second new moon in a calendar month.
Aurora forecast — Where to see the northern lights tonight
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
How to use monoculars for stargazing
Monoculars offer a highly portable option for powerful stargazing wherever you are. Our handy guide will help you use them to spot objects in the night sky.
NASA, Astronomical League team up for 2025 Hubble night sky challenge
The Hubble Space Telescope is nearing its 35th anniversary and skywatchers can celebrate the mighty telescope with a year-long observation challenge.
Are night vision monoculars good for skywatching?
Night vision monoculars are hi-tech pieces of kit, but can they help us see celestial objects in areas with light pollution?
10 times the sky amazed us in 2024
A magnificent totality across North America, raging northern lights and a naked-eye comet were just three skywatching highlights in 2024. Here's how they all unfolded.
