Miguel Claro
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![a red moon backdropped by black night](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jCijgy7WFTZweFjVBfMo3Q-320-80.png)
See the moon turn blood red in this stunning lunar eclipse video
By Miguel Claro published
A new time lapse showcases the incredible view during a lunar eclipse, which will help us wait out the two-year drought until a new blood moon appears in our skies.
![two scenes side by side. one shows the new moon high in the sky above a lake and pergolas. the second scene is a timelapse photo of the new moon rising in a glowing sky with mountains and a lake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cgVn3oLUicgXN48ptyZEbV-320-80.jpg)
New moon glows with 'Earthshine' in incredible time-lapse photo series
By Miguel Claro published
The new moon glows in the sky above Turkey with the reflected light of Earth shining upon it in gorgeous photos by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.
![An image of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) taken by Miguel Claro in Portugal.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XmyMaVEGEw7XHfpfp2Cjkm-320-80.jpg)
Green comet flaunts its tail in dazzling deep space photo
By Miguel Claro published
A new image from astrophotographer Miguel Claro shows a close-up view of Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) on Jan. 22, 2023 immersed in a colorful starfield.
![A photograph of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) taken by Miguel Claro.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d72DGApbzca9qUCd7LFbdH-320-80.jpg)
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shines bright while closest to the sun in gorgeous photo
By Miguel Claro published
The image shows a close-up view of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) during perihelion, when it was at its closest to the sun on Jan. 12, 2023.
![A solar prominence rises from the swirling surface of the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CS2uE4kxeCuoNoDrWTVNwa-320-80.jpg)
Watch the sun spew a massive cloud of plasma in stunning video
By Miguel Claro published
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro caught amazing footage of a coronal mass ejection.
![Milky Way](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T7ca54HwN7kHnkbewtmG9A-320-80.jpg)
Milky Way Twinkles in Twilight in Spectacular Island View
By Miguel Claro last updated
This lovely skyscape shows the end of nautical twilight above the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, as the day transitions to night.
![Iridium Flare over Isaac Newton Telescope](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qe62SArayCRbgfmEwF5Ukf-320-80.jpg)
Iridium Flare Gleams Above the Isaac Newton Telescope on Its 50th Anniversary
By Miguel Claro last updated
![Running Man Nebula](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vmwsaD5NTo9GqvXBiGmDU-320-80.jpg)
'Running Man Nebula' Sprints Across the Stars (Photo)
By Miguel Claro last updated
The Running Man Nebula, also known as NGC 1977, vaguely resembles a colorful space ghost sprinting through the stars in the Orion constellation.
![The Orion Nebula glows red and blue in this crisp, visible-light image by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nbaR6JXZ3Z7mzuW9bh4nQN-320-80.jpg)
Gorgeous Orion Nebula Glows in Stunning Red and Blue Light (Photo)
By Miguel Claro last updated
Captured in the visible light spectrum, this deep-space image paints a sharp and colorful picture of the great Orion Nebula.
![This vertical panorama, composed of four images, shows a strong zodiacal light coming from the region where planet Venus was located, in the western sky of Pampilhosa da Serra, Dark Sky Aldeias do Xisto, Portugal.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kBnh76yfF9cozZ8U9JmdRi-320-80.jpg)
Zodiacal Light meets the Milky Way in stunning night sky photo
By Miguel Claro published
The rare zodiacal light zodiacal light beams up at the Milky Way in this photo captured from Portugal's new "starlight tourism" destination.
![A single shot photo features a golden full moon rising above the landscape of Alandroal, in Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve, on Nov. 12, 2019.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ni7j5UjBwhoJHG8nFWrWgG-320-80.jpg)
A golden moon rises above the fields of Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva reserve (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
This dreamy night-sky photo features a golden full moon rising above the landscape of Alandroal, Portugal, in Dark Sky Alqueva, the world's first "starlight tourism destination."
![Andromeda](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ZKxzYGDXfSDFVvpdeyDBS-320-80.jpg)
Andromeda Galaxy Twinkles Above Old Mine in Stunning Nighttime View
By Miguel Claro last updated
In this star-speckled photo of the night sky, the Andromeda galaxy rises above a puddle of acid water in Achada do Gamo, part of the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve near Mértola, Portugal.
![A panoramic view of the Milky Way's core, captured from the Atacama Desert in Chile. Emission nebulas are shown in pink, and the blue spots are reflection nebulas.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hp7sXwibcCdy3a835YChXZ-320-80.jpg)
The starry dusty field from the core of our Milky Way galaxy (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
A panoramic view of the Milky Way galaxy's dusty core reveals several colorful deep-space nebulas.
![A cityscape view captured from the highest point of Lisbon shows a single shot of the first full moon and penumbral lunar eclipse of the year, rising against the anti-twilight arch above the capital of Portugal, on Jan. 10, 2020. The Tagus River is visible in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UjP4JmZ9TCfkFxy8dog7ac-320-80.jpg)
Full moon and the 'Belt of Venus' glow over Lisbon during 1st eclipse of 2020 (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
A cityscape view captured from the highest point of Lisbon shows the first full moon of the year, rising above the capital of Portugal on Jan. 10, with the Tagus River visible in the background.
![A night scene captured at the end of summer season from the Dark Sky Alqueva reserve in Portugal shows a galactic arc above a dead tree, featuring both parts of the summer and winter Milky Way.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UMit3eWYc8ftPYaWWpcU57-320-80.jpg)
Milky Way's seasonal transition captured in gorgeous night sky photo
By Miguel Claro published
A starry night scene captured at the end of summer from the Dark Sky Alqueva reserve in Portugal shows the Milky Way's galactic arc shimmering above a dead tree in Noudar Park.
![A lonely stargazer looks up at the constellation of Orion, the hunter — and its dimming star Betelgeuse — in this photo captured from Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gry7gmfSERLPVfXvMQ5n8S-320-80.jpg)
Orion and its dimming star Betelgeuse shine over a stargazer in this sentimental night-sky photo
By Miguel Claro published
A night-sky photo features a lonely stargazer admiring the beautiful constellation of Orion, the hunter — and it's strangely dimming star Betelgeuse.
![This deep-space image shows the Heart and Soul nebulas shining brightly in reddish hues from energized hydrogen. The photo was captured from the Cumeada Observatory in Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MqEDfLj2psKibMfxr6EvhH-320-80.jpg)
Cosmic love: Heart and Soul nebulas will capture your heart on Valentine's Day (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
This deep-space image shows the Heart and Soul nebulas shining brightly in reddish hues from energized hydrogen.
![The image shows a colorful star trail captured from inside Ramon Crater, the world's largest "erosion cirque," located in Israel's Negev Desert.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4ND95G2dZhwNJ4LZdTcbTd-320-80.jpg)
Star Trails Swirl Over Israel's Negev Desert (Photo)
By Miguel Claro last updated
Star trails circle over Ramon Crater in this long-exposure photo of the night sky over Israel's Negev Desert.
![The Milky Way rises over the Nature Park of Noudar in Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f7UPLWQMEyixwaBCgaphCM-320-80.jpg)
Rising Milky Way Shines Bright in Portugal's Darkest Skies (Video)
By Miguel Claro last updated
When observed from the darkest of skies, the Milky Way galaxy can glitter and gleam with all the colors of the rainbow.
![A panoramic moonscape scene captured from Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RVWHtjAbp2TZL9CPG59nP3-320-80.jpg)
Panoramic 'Moonscape' Reveals Craters of the Lunar South Pole (Photo)
By Miguel Claro last updated
This panoramic moonscape scene looks like it could be the view from a spaceship flying over the moon. However, this was captured right here on Earth.
![Saturn, Venus and Jupiter align above the skyline of Tel Aviv, Israel, as seen during the morning twilight.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDz52WCGNwGcnNsmoDef8n-320-80.jpg)
Planets Align Over the 'White City' in Twilight Photo of Tel Aviv
By Miguel Claro published
Planets align over the skyline of Tel Aviv in this panoramic view of the city by twilight.
![The "super worm moon" of March 21, 2019, rises over Portugal's historic Evoramonte tower.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/meMVLPtrYpDkTJHkxqu3SS-320-80.jpg)
Orange Supermoon Lights Up a Portuguese Castle in Night-Sky Photo
By Miguel Claro published
A "supermoon" rises above Portugal's historic Castle of Evoramonte in this dreamy night-sky photo.
![An astrophotography student stands before the Milky Way galaxy and the bright planet Jupiter during an astrophotography workshop in Campinho, Portugal, on May 5, 2019.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QxyRpuTkNmycUMGspFGfZC-320-80.jpg)
Astronomy Student Silhouetted by Milky Way, Jupiter in Stunning Photo
By Miguel Claro published
The image features the silhouette of one of my students during a workshop on astrophotography. He is standing against the background core of our galaxy at the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve, in Portugal.
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