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Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak April 21-22, Offering Stargazing Opportunities

The annual meteor shower, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, will be visible across the U.S. with best viewing before dawn on April 22.

Rare Planetary Alignment Visible Tonight Featuring Six Planets

Rare Planetary Alignment Offers Stunning Night Sky Views Through February

2024's Final Full Moon, the Cold Moon, to Light Up Skies on December 15

Jupiter to Shine Brightest of the Year During December 7 Opposition

NASA's Juno Reveals Volcanic Eruptions on Jupiter's Moon Io

Venus and Mars Conjunction Highlights February Skywatching Events

November Skywatching Highlights: Jupiter at Opposition, Leonid, North and South Taurid Meteor Showers, and 'Beaver Moon'

NASA Spacecraft Captures Rare Glowing Lightning Bolt on Jupiter

Ambitious JUICE Mission Blasts Off To Explore Jupiter's Frozen Moons Harbor of Life's Origins