Night Sky Pictures: Stargazer Photos of Stars and Planets
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Blood Moon rises over Artemis 1 megarocket preparing for launch in stunning photos
By Elizabeth Howell published
Last week's Blood Moon total lunar eclipse was visible over the Artemis 1 rocket on Nov. 8, making for an epic view of the mission's eventual destination.
The 2020 Lyrid meteor shower thrills skywatchers. Here are the best photos.
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
The annual Lyrid meteor shower put on an exceptional show for skywatchers this year, with the new moon setting the stage for gorgeous "shooting stars" to prance across the dark night sky.
How to watch the Blood Moon lunar eclipse for free online, the last until 2025
By Tariq Malik last updated
You can see a Blood Moon total lunar eclipse on Nov. 8, the last until 2025. Here's how to watch it online for free.
What time is the Blood Moon total lunar eclipse on Nov. 8?
By Tariq Malik last updated
The last total lunar eclipse until 2025 will turn the moon a blood-red hue on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but exactly when you should look up depends on where you are.
Amazing photos of the last Blood Moon lunar eclipse of 2022 (gallery)
By Tariq Malik published
The moon passed through Earth's shadow in the final total lunar eclipse of 2022 on Nov. 8, 2022. See spectacular photos here!
Antares rocket soars over New York City in skywatcher photos
By Mike Wall published
Skywatcher Alexander Krivenyshev captured stunning shots of the Antares rocket shining brightly above New York City's famous skyline early Monday morning (Nov. 7).
The moon's crown peeks above Earth a day before total lunar eclipse (satellite photo)
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
A wisp of light reflecting off the moon got caught in Earth's atmosphere, making our neighbor look like a white crown in orbit.
Mysterious blue 'aurora' over Lapland surprises skywatchers (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A strange blue aurora has been spotted in the skies over Abisko, Sweden. Could a Russian submarine be the culprit of the mysterious light show?
Join the hunt for elusive spooky sprites in the sky with this 'Spritacular' project
By Keith Cooper published
A new crowdsourcing science project called "Spritacular" is asking skywatchers to use their digital cameras to try to capture images of unusual electrical discharges above thunderstorms.
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