The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...

The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

A shortcut for New Yorkers to spot some of the planets is to look for them when they are near the moon. On Feb. 1, Venus will ...

Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s up in the sky?” February has a nice lineup of planets and some eye-catching ...

The Pleiades are occulted monthly in a series ... for the occasional bright streak while observing the wonders of the night sky. As we approach the vernal equinox, the zodiacal light makes an ...

Towards the end of the month, Mercury appears in the evening sky, and climbs up past Saturn. In the dusk glow, you may be ...

Skywatchers on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will notice an eye-catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the ...

Want to see the moon or star clusters like the Pleiades in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects.