Check Out What’s Happening in Space This Month
There’s nothing better for cooling off during a punishingly hot summer than checking out the night sky, and this year, August is working overtime to entertain and entrance. Gaze upwards…
Here Are All the Astro Events to Watch in June
In addition to bringing us the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—June is packed with celestial events, from meteor showers to planet sightings. Throughout the…
You Can Experience ‘Pluto Time’ Twice a Day on Earth
Photo: 24K-Production (Shutterstock) As the quote goes, “Born too late to explore earth, born too early to explore space.” It’s true: Barring some monumental development, our kind is destined to…
Venus and Jupiter Are Kissing Again
Photo: Javier Rosano (Shutterstock) You may not always notice them, but Venus, Jupiter (and a few other planets) often appear as extra-bright stars in the evening sky. Right now, those…
When to See the Last Full Moon of Winter
If you want to check out the last full moon of the winter, look skyward on March 7 when the Worm Moon rises, signaling the start of an era of…
When to See February’s Full ‘Micromoon’
Photo: Mike Pellinni (Shutterstock) There’s something evocative about the full moon in winter. Combined with the leafless trees and bitter cold, that stark globe hanging in the crispy air can…
When to See December’s Full Moon at Peak Brilliance
Photo: Voraorn Ratanakorn (Shutterstock) December’s Full Moon will grace us puny humans with its majestic presence on Dec. 7. Often called “the Cold Moon” (because it tends to be cold…
When to See October’s ‘Hunter Moon’ at Peak Brilliance
Photo: Darkfoxelixir (Shutterstock) You can see October’s full moon, called “The Hunter’s Moon,” rise on Sunday, October 9. It will be at its absolute brightest at at 4:54 P.M. ET,…
When to See the Full Harvest Moon Shine in September
Photo: Japan’s Fireworks (Shutterstock) September’s full moon, called the “Harvest Moon,” will be at its fullest and brightest on the morning of Sept. 10, despite rising on the night of…
A Bunch of Cool Shit Is Happening in Space in August
Photo: sNike (Shutterstock) There’s a lot going on in the night sky this month. I’m talking planets, meteors, asteroids, a supermoon, probably space aliens—it’s getting wild up there. Here are…