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Skywatching May 5-9: Eta Aquariids, Saturn, Venus and More
June 10, 2025, 6:14 pm EDT
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks May 5-6, offering a chance to catch shooting stars, especially in the Southern Hemisphere. Saturn’s rare equinox will give us a unique view of its rings. And Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Mercury are all making appearances this week. Look for the Beehive Cluster in Cancer.
See The Rare Event That Made 2025’s First Full Moon Special
June 10, 2025, 6:14 pm EDT
The first full moon of 2025 is called the Wolf Moon because at this time of year, packs of wolves are often heard howling on frigid, winter nights. But a rare lunar dance with Mars made this full moon extra special – watch the video to see it for yourself.
Catch The Mesmerizing Blood Moon On March 13
June 10, 2025, 6:14 pm EDT
Mark your calendars for March, when the moon will glow a striking red in a rare total lunar eclipse known as a “blood moon.” Visible across all 50 states, Canada and Mexico, this celestial event will rely on clear skies for a perfect view. Here’s who has the best chance of seeing the first total lunar eclipse in three years.
Pro Tips For Watching The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse
June 10, 2025, 6:14 pm EDT
The blood moon total lunar eclipse happens Thursday night into Friday morning. Here’s your guide to what time to watch the eclipse, whether you need any special equipment to see the red moon and some tips on how to get great photographs of the eclipse from your smartphone.
June 6-12, 2025 Sky Watch: Strawberry Moon, Planetary Conjunctions And The Milky Way On Display
June 9, 2025, 10:34 am EDT
From the glowing Strawberry Moon to a rare Jupiter-Mercury conjunction and stunning views of Mars and the Milky Way, the night sky from June 6-12,2025 is packed with celestial wonders you won’t want to miss.
May 30-June 5 Sky Watch: Earthshine, Venus, Mars, Arietids
June 6, 2025, 1:00 pm EDT
Ready to dive into another week of cosmic wonders? From earthshine illuminating the crescent Moon to Venus shining brightest in the pre-dawn sky, this week’s celestial events are packed with excitement. Mars pairs up with the Moon in Leo, and the arietids meteor shower offers a cosmic secret for early risers. Whether you’re watching Jupiter, Saturn, or exploring the Areitids meteor shower, this week’s sky is full of surprises you won’t want to miss.
You Can’t See It, But The Moon Is Moving Away From Earth
June 5, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
During the Apollo missions, NASA put reflectors on the moon. In the five decades since then, scientists have shot laser beams at the reflectors to figure out how long it takes light to come back to Earth. That led to a huge revelation: The Earth and moon are drifting apart. Watch this video to learn how fast that’s happening and what it means for our planet.
On This Day 60 Years Ago: The First American Spacewalk
June 3, 2025, 1:56 pm EDT
Ed White made a historic spacewalk on June 3, 1965. Here's what the spacewalk studied.
Why Winter Is The Best Time For Stargazing
June 2, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
What we see in the night sky changes with the seasons, and winter is prime time for stargazing. A pair of binoculars and a good astronomy app can be your guides as you look up. Here’s why winter rocks for night skies, plus a look at what you might see.
Asteroid Evades Early Warning Monitors, Crashes In Pacific
June 2, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A small asteroid collided with Earth in the Pacific Ocean after evading impact monitors. It was the third “imminent impactor” this year. A network of telescopes called ATLAS monitors the sky watching for moving objects.