Asteroid discovered just 2 days ago whizzed past the Earth and is now headed for a lunar flyby today
The asteroid is expected to approach the lunar surface as closely as 74,616 miles, according to recent data.
2 hours ago
Triple coronal mass ejections are headed to Earth and could trigger auroras in northern skies
A cluster of three coronal mass ejections (CMEs), all launched from the intensely active sunspot region AR4246, is now forecast to strike Earth between October 15 and 17.
3 hours ago
Watch out for fireballs as Taurid meteor shower 2025 set to begin on October 20
Though the North and South Taurids only yield around ten meteors per hour during their overlap, they are renowned for generating brilliant, bright fireballs.
1 day ago
Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) to make its closest approach to Earth on October 20—here's how to spot it before the big day
On October 20, the celestial visitor will reach the closest to Earth, passing at a distance of approximately 39 million kilometers.
6 days ago
Moon will pass directly in front of the Pleiades star cluster in constellation Taurus today—when and how to watch
Slated for the night of October 9–10, 2025, the celestial spectacle will feature the brightly lit waning gibbous Moon (86% illuminated).
7 days ago
Missed the Draconid meteor shower peak? You can still catch the spectacle for a few nights after
Viewing conditions this year were heavily compromised because the shower's peak activity coincided with the residual brightness of October's Supermoon.
7 days ago
Orionid meteor shower to light up the sky at its peak on October 21—when and how to watch
The Orionid meteor shower occurs every October when Earth intercepts and collides with the stream of debris left behind by Halley's Comet.
Oct 8, 2025
Moon phases 2025: When is the next full moon?
A Full Moon occurs when the moon is positioned precisely opposite the Sun as viewed from the Earth, with the Earth situated between the two.
Oct 7, 2025
In pics: October Harvest Moon captivates skywatchers around the world
The rare Harvest Supermoon of October 2025 appeared larger and brighter than usual.
Oct 7, 2025
Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) is easily visible in the evening sky this week—here's how to locate it
Comet Lemmon's optimal visibility window is currently shifting and remains dynamic, particularly for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Oct 6, 2025
Draconid meteor shower 2025: Easy watching tips from NASA
The meteor shower's radiant point is located in the northern sky near the constellation Draco the Dragon.
Oct 6, 2025
October's Harvest Moon kicks off the 2025 supermoon series
A supermoon occurs when the moon, during either its full or new phase, simultaneously reaches perigee, the closest point to Earth.
Oct 6, 2025
First supermoon of 2025 to light up the sky today—when to spot it in its full glory
Tonight's lunar display is projected to be exceptionally vivid, with the moon appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than an average full moon.
Oct 6, 2025
Moon phases October 2025: Is there a full moon tonight?
Tonight's skywatching is significantly enhanced by a key astronomical phenomenon: the moon's arrival as a Supermoon.
Oct 6, 2025
Camelopardalid meteor shower 2025: When and how to see it this week
Despite the peak, observers will likely see a meager rate of just five meteors per hour because the bright moonlight is expected to wash out all but the most luminous streaks.
Oct 3, 2025
Aurora alert: Northern lights could appear in nearly a dozen states, including Washington and Minnesota on October 1
Northern lights on October 1 are forecast to be highly visible with a Kp-index of 5, but viewing opportunities will be drastically reduced tomorrow night.
Oct 1, 2025
Comets C/2025 K1 ATLAS and C/2025 R2 SWAN appear to 'race' each other in extraordinary sky moment
Captured on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from Réunion Island, the extraordinary image shows the two icy bodies in a deceptive 'race.'
Sep 30, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth soon—here's how to spot it now
The interstellar visitor is currently charted within the constellation Libra, maintaining a distance of roughly 232 million miles from Earth.
Sep 30, 2025
2025 Harvest Moon will make a rare October appearance—when and where to watch the spectacle
While traditionally falling in September, the 2025 Harvest Moon will occur later than usual.
Sep 29, 2025
October 2025 skywatching guide: Harvest Supermoon, Draconid meteor shower and more
Each of these celestial events is guaranteed to impress both casual and serious sky-watchers.
Sep 29, 2025