One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.

Find out what's up in your night sky during February 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

October’s night sky is set to dazzle, featuring a radiant supermoon, the fiery Draconid meteor shower, and the sparkling Orionids. As the full moon reaches its largest and brightest on October 6, ...

Look west just after sunset from this weekend for a chance to see some of six planets, though the best views will be had ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Each month, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights ...

The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including six visible planets, an annular solar eclipse, and the Milky Way’s bright core returning to view in the Northern Hemisphere.

The month brings a spectacular lineup of celestial sights—including a rare chance to see Mercury without a telescope and a "micro" new moon. A super “beaver moon” rises behind Monte Prena in Italy’s ...

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California stargazers can observe a parade of six planets in the night sky throughout February, but the best time to see the ...