Night Sky Pictures: Stargazer Photos of Stars and Planets
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Full Worm Moon, the last full moon of winter 2023, looks stunning in photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
March's full moon looks stunning in these photographs from around the world. The Worm Moon is the last winter full moon for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.
See Jupiter and Venus dance across the twilight sky in this amazing photo collage
By Brett Tingley published
A stunning image shows what the photographer calls "10 Days of Nearness" between Jupiter and Venus, spanning from Feb. 21 to March 2, 2023.
How the superfast flight of astronauts and fighter pilots changes their brains
By Elizabeth Howell published
Unlike 'Top Gun', real-life fighter pilots are careful thinkers in the air. Learning how their brains change could assist astronauts with critical mission decisions, a new study says.
SpaceX Starlink launch grazes the moon in gorgeous photos
By Elizabeth Howell published
The moon almost photobombed the Sunday (Feb. 12) SpaceX Falcon 9 launch that took place with Starlink satellites on board.
Full Snow Moon, the smallest 'micromoon' of 2023, dazzles winter stargazers
By Elizabeth Howell published
Stargazers across the world, as well as celebrants of China's Lantern Festival, hailed the arrival of the full snow moon in pictures.
Ultra-rare 'rainbow clouds' light up the Arctic Circle like auroras in stunning new photos
By Harry Baker published
Rare clouds that give off bright, multi-colored light like an aurora were recently spotted at multiple locations in the Arctic. But what causes them?
Watch February's Full Snow Moon on Sunday (Feb. 5) with this free telescope webcast
By Brett Tingley published
February's Full Snow Moon rises on Sunday (Feb. 5), and you can watch it shine brightly in the sky from the comfort and warmth of your own home thanks to a free telescope webcast.
Rare green comet's close approach a once-in-50,000 years feast for astrophotographers (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
A rare green comet that hasn't been seen since the time of the Neaderthals made its closest approach to Earth on Feb. 1, and astrophotographers all over the world couldn't peel their eyes off it.
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