See Venus Blaze, Jupiter Vanish And A ‘Harvest Moon’ Rise: September’s Night Sky
Published: September 1, 2026 09:08
North America’s celestial highlights for the September 2026 (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
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Here’s The Truth About Tonight’s Alpha Aurigids Meteor Shower
Published: September 1, 2026 07:00
The Alpha Aurigid meteor shower peaks overnight Sept. 1–2, offering a modest show of just a few meteors per hour. Here’s what to expect, when, and how to watch.
See Venus Beside An Iconic Bright Star: The Night Sky This Week
Published: August 31, 2026 07:00
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
In Photos: NASA’s New Roman Space Telescope Lifts Off To Map Billions Of Galaxies
Published: August 30, 2026 11:42
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket, beginning a mission to map billions of galaxies and hunt for new worlds.
NASA’s New Roman Vs. Hubble Vs. Webb: What’s The Difference?
Published: August 29, 2026 07:00
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope joins Hubble and Webb this weekend—but each observatory has a very different job in exploring the universe.
In Photos: Nearly Total ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse Stuns Skywatchers
Published: August 28, 2026 10:11
August’s full moon rose worldwide on Aug. 28, 2026, and was almost totally eclipsed by Earth’s shadow in space, turning the lunar surface reddish.
Where And When To Watch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launch This Weekend
Published: August 28, 2026 09:00
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches this weekend aboard Falcon Heavy on a mission to map billions of galaxies, hunt exoplanets and probe dark energy.
Northern Lights Forecast: 22 States May See Aurora Friday Night
Published: August 28, 2026 07:00
NOAA forecasts up to G2 geomagnetic storms overnight on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29, across northern U.S. states.
How To Photograph Tonight’s ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse And Northern Lights
Published: August 27, 2026 10:38
Learn how to photograph the 96% partial lunar eclipse — a near-“blood moon” — with the best camera settings, equipment, timing and expert tips.
Where And When To See Tonight’s ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse From Every U.S. State
Published: August 27, 2026 07:00
On the night of Aug. 27-28, the full Sturgeon Moon will pass almost entirely through Earth’s darkest shadow, creating a spectacular 96% partial lunar eclipse.
Northern Lights Could Light Up Thursday’s Blood Moon Eclipse For 20 States
Published: August 26, 2026 07:43
NOAA forecasts up to G2 geomagnetic storms on Thursday, Aug. 27 and Friday, Aug. 28, with aurora possible during a deep partial “blood moon” lunar eclipse.
10 Things To Know About NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Before Its Aug. 30 Launch
Published: August 25, 2026 07:00
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 aboard Falcon Heavy. Here’s everything to know about its mission to map galaxies, hunt exoplanets and probe dark energy.