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Waning Gibbous Moon to Severely Limit Perseid Meteor Shower Visibility

The Sturgeon Moon’s near-full glare will wash out all but the brightest Perseid meteors, cutting visible rates by about 75 percent.

New Moon Sets Stage for Five July Meteor Showers

Mars Odyssey Orbiter Captures First Horizon View of Arsia Mons Through Clouds

June Sky to Stage Antares Occultation, Strawberry Moon and Key Planetary Pairings

Astronomers Identify Potential Planet Nine Candidate from Archival Infrared Data

May Sky Guide: Southern Hemisphere Highlights Planetary Alignments and Constellations

Rare Triple Conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Moon Captivates Skywatchers Worldwide

Venus, Saturn, and Moon to Form Rare 'Smiley Face' in Pre-Dawn Sky

Rare 'Smiley Face' Celestial Event to Grace Pre-Dawn Skies on April 25

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight with Up to 20 Meteors Per Hour

Rare 'Smiley Face' Planetary Alignment to Light Up the Sky on April 25

Rare Planet Parade Offers Stunning Night Sky Views This Week

Rare Planetary Alignment Visible in February Night Sky

Rare Seven-Planet Alignment to Grace February Night Sky

February 2025 Sky Highlights: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Rare Lunar Occultations

Rare Planetary Alignment Offers Stunning Night Sky Views Through February

Venus and Crescent Moon Dazzle Stargazers Worldwide

Jupiter Reaches Closest Point to Earth and Opposition in Rare Astronomical Event

Jupiter to Shine Brightest of the Year During December 7 Opposition

Astronomers Discover Youngest Known Transiting Planet at 3 Million Years Old