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New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.
The brightest planets in January's night sky: How to see them (and when)
By Joe Rao last updated
Reference Four bright planets are conveniently placed for viewing in January's evening sky. By far, the most brilliant is Venus, which dominates the southwest sky for several hours after sundown.
Night sky, January 2025: What you can see tonight [maps]
By Chris Vaughan last updated
Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
Full moon calendar 2025: When to see the next full moon
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2025
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.
Full moon names 2025 (and how they came to be)
By Joe Rao last updated
Reference The full moon names for each month, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.
How The Bad Batch became key to the Star Wars lore
By Fran Ruiz published
The Bad Batch is the latest Star Wars animated series to stick the landing. Now that it has ended, we look at its impact on the larger narrative.
How to use monoculars for stargazing
By Matt Morris published
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.
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