Overnight from Aug. 20 to 21, the blue supermoon will pass in front of — or occult — the ringed planet Saturn. Although Saturn and the moon will be low in the sky when the occultation starts,...

Find the Moon’s illumination, distance, and latitude for any time on any date. Check the best dates and timings to see shooting stars from your location. What Is a Conjunction? Two astronomical bodies appear to meet in the sky—but it’s an illusion.

Oct 17, 2024 · As the sun sets tonight, stargazers across the globe are in for a treat as the year's largest supermoon, known as the Hunter's Moon, graces the night sky. This event marks the pinnacle of a...

Aug 19, 2024 · In a phenomenon known as a “super blue moon,” Earth’s natural satellite will appear both bigger and brighter than usual—and it will highlight some quirks of our calendar. While the exact time of...

Moon Phase for today and tonight with current lunar phase, illumination percentage and Moons age. Find out what the Moon Phase is on any other day of the year.

Jan 2, 2025 · Read on to find out what's up in the night sky tonight (planets visible now, moon phases, observing highlights this month) plus other resources (skywatching terms, night sky observing tips and...

Jan 28, 2025 · Nights around the new moon are perfect for stargazing. See EarthSky’s best places to stargaze. The thin waxing crescent moon will hang in the bright twilight low on western horizon shortly...

Discover celestial objects visible tonight from your current location. Our guide automatically shows planets, stars, nebulae, and spacecraft flyovers you can see right now. Explore the night sky with up-to-date data specific to where you are!

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Jan 6, 2023 · Tonight, extra portions of the south and east are visible, while the north and west seem oddly truncated. With the Moon up all night, you can step outside at any time to view the strange...

The Moon won’t interfere; a 15%-lit waxing crescent setting around 20:30 UT and located very close to Venus. The following evening, the Moon steals the limelight back as it occults Saturn, hiding the planet between 17:18 UT and 18:26 UT (observe from …

Aug 30, 2023 · The biggest and brightest full moon of 2023 will rise on Aug. 30, and its strange name deserves an explanation. Called a "blue supermoon," it is the result of three lunar phenomena happening at...

Dec 30, 2024 · Four Planets in One View! Each evening this month, enjoy a sweeping view of four bright planets at once. Also look for a close approach of Venus and Saturn, Mars occulted by the Moon, and meteors! Skywatching Highlights January 3 – Quadrantid meteor shower peaks: This is a moderate shower, usually delivering 20 to 30 meteors per hour under clear, dark skies at …

Dec 30, 2024 · A rare black moon will appear in the sky on December 30, making it a perfect night to go stargazing. Here's what you need to know.

Comprehensive list of interesting astronomical objects visible right now from your location. The list of objects is automatically updated in real time to reflect what's visible above the horizon. This all sky chart shows the sky above your location and is updated in realtime.

Feb 2, 2024 · According to an Insider Tech video, the moon may appear a deep orange due to a blood moon lunar eclipse. When we view a full moon, according to the video, what appears to us observing from the Earth is sunlight being reflected off the moon's surface.

Jun 21, 2024 · Don't forget to look up at the night sky this weekend for a breathtaking view of the strawberry moon. Unlike solar eclipses or nova explosions, the charmingly named strawberry …

Play with our timeline to see the swings in the planets’ distances from Earth. Find the Moon’s illumination, distance, and latitude for any time on any date. Check the best dates and timings to see shooting stars from your location. What Is a Conjunction?

Sep 17, 2024 · On Tuesday night, in addition to seeing the characteristics of a harvest and supermoon, stargazers can also expect the moon to have an unusual red color due to a partial …

Feb 12, 2024 · Have you ever seen the huge Moon floating behind the buildings? 🌕It’s likely not a Supermoon but a Moon illusion. Learn how our satellite plays with our brains!

Jan 25, 2025 · Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Sep 22, 2024 · September’s full moon is known as the Harvest Moon, but it’s so much more than that this time around. Tonight's full moon will also be part of a partial lunar eclipse - plus, it’s a supermoon,...

Jan 28, 2025 · Blue Origin's NS-29 New Shepard rocket will launch a moon gravity flight on Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. EST (1630 GMT) if all goes well. Here's what to know.