Monday, Aug. 12, offers a rare double sky event — a planetary conjunction in the pre-dawn sky and the peak of one of the year ...

Plus: The August Full Sturgeon Moon shines, the colorful double star Albireo sparkles, and Mercury reappears in the sky this ...

The meteors are called the Perseids because they appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, which at that time of ...

Jupiter's four Galilean moons will line up in front of Jupiter in the early morning sky on Aug. 8. The predawn hours of Aug. 8 present a perfect opportunity to see Jupiter's four largest moons line up ...

A formation known as the "Dumbbell Nebula" – nicknamed because it looks like a dumbbell – should be easy to spot throughout ...

From meteor showers to visible nebulas, August is primed to be an action-packed month for stargazers in the United States. ...

Amateur astronomers (who're you calling amateur?) and casual skywatchers alike are in for a treat this August as the night ...

In a few days, Jupiter and Venus will be VERY close to one another over several days. This is known as a planetary ...

Skywatchers are in for a rare treat this August as six planets align in a stunning arc across the night sky. This planetary ...

Naturalists at local parks will have telescopes and offer tips to see the meteors. And 2 planets offer a consolation prize just before sunrise.

On August 9, 2025, the moon is expected to reach peak fullness, and up to six planets are anticipated to align. This rare ...