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Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

Reference The legacy of Arecibo's nearly 60 years of astronomy research is strong, even after its loss in a dramatic 2020 collapse.

Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light.

Reference Location, history and cultural significance of Spica.

Reference The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

Reference Our solar eclipse guide will help you plan how to see the next solar eclipse.

Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

Reference It may look spooky, but a blood moon is just a trick of the light. Here we explain this phenomenon and tell you how and where to see the next one.

Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

Reference A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2025. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.

Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.

Reference NASA's Parker Solar Probe is on a mission to study the sun closer than ever before. Learn more about the fastest spacecraft to date in our solar probe guide.

Reference The Star of Bethlehem probably wasn't a star.