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.
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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.
1 day ago
In pics: October Harvest Moon captivates skywatchers around the world
The rare Harvest Supermoon of October 2025 appeared larger and brighter than usual.
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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.
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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.
2 days ago
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.
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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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
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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.
7 days ago
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
Ceres, the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system, reaches opposition on October 2—how to watch
The event places Ceres in opposition, aligning it directly opposite the Sun from Earth, which provides the best possible conditions for observation.
Sep 29, 2025
Daytime Sextantids meteor shower peaks September 27—but can you spot it with the naked eye?
The Daytime Sextantids meteor shower is uniquely visible during daylight hours because its radiant point is located near the sun within the Sextans constellation.
Sep 25, 2025
Will Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) be bright enough to see with the naked eye on October 21?
Discovered on January 3, Comet Lemmon has been dramatically brightening since mid-August, with its luminosity already surging to six times the initial prediction for its peak.
Sep 25, 2025
Here's when Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) will make closest approach to Earth next month
The comet's current brightness is measured at magnitude 7.4, which means you'll need binoculars or a small telescope to spot it.
Sep 24, 2025
Don't miss the 'String of Pearls' galaxy at peak visibility on September 24—where and how to see it best
Astronomers classify NGC 55 as a Magellanic-type galaxy, placing it in an intermediate category between an irregular and a dwarf spiral galaxy.
Sep 23, 2025
With the September equinox here, watch the zodiacal light in the morning sky this week
The zodiacal light will be gracing the skies during sunrises and sunsets in the absence of twilight as the equinoxes approach.
Sep 22, 2025