Most North American observers will be able to watch as the moon passes in front of more than a few stars in this cluster (called an occultation) within a few hours, amid the dazzling lunar glare.

If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really should not be missed.

Mars will appear to make an ultraclose approach to the moon on Sunday, after Jupiter had a turn earlier this week. Here's how to get the best view of the rare conjunction.

A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more ...

This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

While the moon will officially be full on Monday ... from the full moon - there’s always a chance to see a few nice “shooting stars” from this shower. They are expected to end by Jan ...

A new study implies that in the past, moons in our solar system may have had rings just like planets do — deepening the mystery of why no ringed moons exist today.

This month offers incredible views of six planets, including Venus-Saturn conjunction. See the dates for all of 2025's ...

Mars will appear just to the lower left of the moon, while the bright star Pollux will be a few degrees to the upper left of the moon, according to NASA. Times for the moon passing in front of ...

Earth's shadow falls upon the surface of the moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours," NASA explains. The reddish hue during a total ...

Wolves were believed to howl more in January as the first few weeks of winter cloaked the ground in frost and snow, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Other names for January's full moon from ...

As the moon gets fuller, and clouds don’t get ... from the full moon — there’s always a chance to see a few nice “shooting stars” from this shower. They are expected to end by Jan ...