In pics: 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse as seen from Japan, Egypt, India and across the globe
The stunning astronomical event marked the longest eclipse of its kind since 2022, with the moon appearing a vivid red for a remarkable 82 minutes.
Published: Sep 8, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Best time to see the September Epsilon Perseids—all you need to know
The relatively lesser-known September Epsilon Perseids from the constellation Perseus will be at their best after midnight.
Published: Sep 6, 2025 | By Mahalekshmi P
Next total lunar eclipse visible in Americas—don't miss the March 2026 'Blood Moon'
A spectacular total lunar eclipse is set to captivate skywatchers this week, but the celestial show will not be visible from the Americas.
Published: Sep 5, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Blood Moon 2025: How to watch the total lunar eclipse in the U.S. on September 7
The September 7 'blood moon' will be a global event, visible to viewers in Africa, Asia, and Australia, but not to those in the Americas.
Published: Sep 4, 2025 | By Raj Naik
NASA's September 2025 skywatching guide: Autumnal equinox, a conjunction trio and other stunning sky events
This month offers a stellar lineup, featuring a planetary opposition, a beautiful conjunction, the arrival of the autumnal equinox and a lunar eclipse.
Published: Sep 4, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Ahead of September 7 Blood Moon, effective tips for observing the total lunar eclipse
During the globally synchronized total lunar eclipse, the moon will display a deep red hue for about 82 minutes, offering excellent opportunities for photography.
Published: Sep 3, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Saturn's largest moon Titan to cast a shadow on the planet's face on September 3—how to watch
This celestial event is part of a rare series of passes that occurs only once every 15 years.
Published: Sep 2, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Here's why the moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon while some sunlight, scattered by our atmosphere, still manages to illuminate the lunar surface.
Published: Sep 2, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Blood moon total lunar eclipse to light up the sky on September 7—find out if it's visible in your country
The second and final total lunar eclipse of the year, a striking celestial event known as a 'blood moon,' is set to captivate skywatchers across much of the globe.
Published: Sep 1, 2025 | By Raj Naik
The Moon will turn blood red this week—when and how to watch September's total lunar eclipse
This week's total lunar eclipse is the most prolonged event of its kind to occur since 2022.
Published: Sep 1, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Watch the elusive Aurigid meteor shower as its rare display peaks in the predawn sky
The shower is active from late August to early September, but its peak is expected on the night of September 1 and the morning of September 2.
Published: Sep 1, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Catch a glimpse of the Dumbbell Nebula—the first planetary nebula ever discovered—in August's night sky
Messier 27, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is one of the easiest planetary nebulae to observe in the sky throughout the month.
Published: Aug 29, 2025 | By Mahalekshmi P
Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.
Less than a day after its reappearance, the slender lunar crescent will be 8% illuminated and positioned just below and to the right of Mars.
Published: Aug 25, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Moonless evening to highlight Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) in constellation Hercules on August 22
For a few hours after sunset, Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) will be visible, giving astronomers a short opportunity to spot the distant celestial object.
Published: Aug 20, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Moon to reach apogee—its farthest distance from Earth—on August 29. Details here
The Moon's elliptical orbit will bring it to its farthest point from Earth on August 29 at 4:00 p.m. UTC.
Published: Aug 19, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Titan darkens Saturn on August 19 in a rare spectacle visible every 15 years
This rare event, in which Titan's shadow appears to cross Saturn's golden clouds, will be next visible in 2040.
Published: Aug 18, 2025 | By Raj Naik
August's 2025 Full Sturgeon Moon captivates skywatchers as it brilliantly illuminates the night sky
The Sturgeon Moon reached its peak illumination on Saturday, August 9, at 7:54 a.m. UTC (3:54 a.m. ET).
Updated: Aug 11, 2025 | By Raj Naik
6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it
This rare planetary parade of six planets, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, will become visible in the early morning sky.
Published: Aug 7, 2025 | By Raj Naik
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury to form a graceful arc in incredible planet parade from August 17-20
The display will be even more spectacular with a waning crescent moon gliding past the planets each morning.
Published: Aug 5, 2025 | By Raj Naik
NASA challenges stargazers to spot Hubble's favorite celestial sights in the August night sky
The challenge categorizes celestial objects by their estimated viewing difficulty, from easiest to hardest.
Published: Jul 29, 2025 | By Raj Naik