In the summer of 1991, a scuba diver named George Moon was combing the depths of Lake Pleasant in Erie County, Pa. When he ...

To get a glimpse of the “Swift Planet,” EarthSky suggests waiting for the sun to set before looking west for the planet ...

This month's full "Strawberry Moon" graces the night sky on June 11, putting on a spectacular show as the fully-lit disk of Earth's natural satellite rides low over the southeastern horizon.

It’s part science, part magic – and now you can explore the Moon and stars together for just £99. Here’s why this clever ...

Rare Strawberry Moon and once-in-18-years lunar standstill to light up night sky on June 11 Rare chance for skywatchers to capture a sight not seen again until 2043 Last updated: June 07, 2025 | 14:55 ...

Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky. Some nights when we look up at the moon, it is full and bright; sometimes it is just a sliver of silvery light. These changes in appearance are ...

The event features a close conjunction between the waxing gibbous Moon and Spica (Alpha Virginis), the brightest star in the Virgo constellation and the 15th brightest star in the night sky.

Prime stargazing conditions—June 25 On this night, there’s a new moon lunar cycle, which means the sky will be plenty dark for stargazing.

This year, the waning crescent moon will set early during the peak, leaving skies dark for optimal meteor viewing. (Here are nine must-see night sky events to look forward to in 2025.) ...

Stargazers around the globe witnessed a rare sight last night as the Full Strawberry Moon rose unusually low in the night sky - the lowest it has appeared since 2006. Photographer Oxana Kernan ...

On Thursday (June 26), a very slim crescent moon will appear between Mercury and the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini — Pollux and Castor — causing a brief line of lights in the ...

My very first job was selling The Aspen Times after school. As soon as I could demonstrate a proficiency in crossing Main ...