Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. It’s one of the most beautiful sky sights of all, but bad ...

Countries relying on confirmed crescent sighting set to complete 30 days of Shaaban The crescent will mark the start of Ramadan 1447 AH. Unsplash Dubai: Most Muslim countries are expected to attempt ...

For months, Saturn has been a steady presence in the sky after sunset, but after tonight, it will move away from our view for a while Space Frontiers/Hulton Archive/Getty A slender crescent moon will ...

A slender crescent moon will appear close to Saturn just after sunset tonight, Jan. 22, creating a brief but striking celestial pairing low in the western sky The best viewing window is about 30 to 60 ...

Earth’s satellite will be visible in conjunction with the ringed planet as twilight gives way to darkness A slender crescent moon slides past Saturn this week, offering a rewarding conjunction. It ...

February may be a short month, but it offers many exciting events in the sky. From a bright full moon to planets meeting the moon and a rare solar eclipse, sky lovers have several chances to look up ...

The lunar crescent will disappear below the horizon before midnight on Jan. 22. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space ...

Look toward the southwestern horizon at sunset on Jan. 22 to witness the slender crescent moon cozy up to the gas giant Saturn beneath the stars of the constellation Pisces. The moon's 22%-lit disk ...

The craters bear the names of astronomers who revolutionized our understanding of the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.