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Eclipse on August 12 Prompts Safety Alerts as Certified Glasses Sell Out

Health authorities warn counterfeit or damaged viewers can cause permanent retinal injury and urge people to use indirect viewing or official livestreams.

Jan. 18 New Moon Opens Prime Stargazing Window as Crescent Returns This Week

Moon Meets Regulus Tonight Across North America

8% Crescent Moon Meets Mars Low in the West Tonight

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights

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