May’s full moon — known as the flower moon — will reach 100% illumination at 11:56 a.m. EDT today, but the best time to enjoy it will be at moonrise this evening, which will occur during dusk. Look ...

Reaching its highest point in the sky around 11 P.M. local daylight time tonight is the Swan Nebula (M17). This gorgeous deep-sky object is a fan favorite of amateur astronomers thanks to its ...

A video filmed in Taylor, Michigan, showing what appear to be two moons in the night sky has prompted widespread curiosity — but as interesting as it could have turned out if true, astronomers say the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Monday, Dec. 22Crescent moon: look low in the southwest just ...

With no Moon in the sky tonight, it’s a great opportunity to chase after fainter objects, such as the Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) in Draco. High in the north a few hours after sunset, this planetary ...

A blood red moon anchors a month of planetary meetups, dark-sky delights, and improved chances to catch the northern lights around the spring equinox. The Moon turns a deep copper red during the total ...

The strawberry moon, which will be visible in the sky this week, will mark the first full moon of the summer. On Monday, just days after the June 21 summer solstice, sky-gazers will witness the ...

There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August “black moon”, happening later this week. While you’ve probably heard of a “blue moon” before, this might be the first time you’ve encountered its ...

Plus, catch Saturn and Neptune at their brightest; spy the "string of pearls" galaxy; and a close encounter of the moon and Jupiter. A night sky photographer enjoys the view of Moon, Venus, and ...