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February's Full Snow Moon Illuminates Winter Skies This Weekend
January 29, 2026, 5:06 am EST
Here's what to know about the Snow Moon.
‘Earthshine’ Makes Crescent Moon Glow In This Time-Lapse
January 29, 2026, 1:46 am EST
The waxing crescent moon over the Walton Lighthouse in Santa Cruz, California, was beautiful all on its own. Then, it showed off another celestial phenomenon. See how time-lapse video captures an “Earthshine” and learn what creates the glowing effect.
Missed The Total Lunar Eclipse? See The Blood Moon Here
January 28, 2026, 1:18 pm EST
If it was past your bedtime and you missed the total lunar eclipse, we have some of the best images of the rare celestial event. The “blood moon” delivered on its name, wowing skygazers as it turned deep red while passing through Earth’s shadow. Watch this video to see it for yourself and learn when the next one will happen.
NASA's Newest Astronauts Face -400 Degree Nights
January 26, 2026, 10:21 pm EST
Imagine trying to survive in conditions so extreme that Earth's worst blizzards feel like a tropical vacation — that's exactly what NASA's newest 10 astronauts are training for as they prepare to become humanity's first interplanetary weather survivors. These space pioneers will face lunar nights that drop to a bone-chilling -400°F, cosmic radiation and the ultimate survival challenge: learning to extract water from alien ice and build homes from moon dust. For the first time ever, more women than men made the cut for this elite group, proving it takes serious skills to turn frozen rocks on distant worlds into humanity's stepping stone to Mars.
2025 Harvest Supermoon Lights Up Skies Around The World
January 26, 2026, 8:17 pm EST
The Harvest Supermoon dazzled skywatchers around the world, shining brighter and larger than any full moon of the year. From New York’s skyline to India’s forests, the golden moon transformed familiar landmarks into breathtaking nighttime scenes.
Astronomy Photographers Of The Year Capture Details Of Space
January 23, 2026, 4:16 pm EST
The winners of the annual ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award have been announced. The Royal Observatory Greenwich in England holds the competition every year and exhibits their work.
Triple Show: Crescent Moon Guides Stargazers To Saturn And Neptune This Thursday
January 22, 2026, 6:19 am EST
A planetary alignment offers sky watchers an easy way to spot the solar system's most distant planets.
October’s Full Harvest Moon: When You Can See It
January 20, 2026, 2:11 pm EST
If you love to have your eyes on the skies, we have the event for you! October’s full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, is right around the corner. And not only is it a full moon — it’s also the first of three consecutive supermoons in 2025. Find out when your best chance to see this celestial spectacle is here.
Did Ancient Mars Have Weather? New Study Suggests Yes
January 15, 2026, 11:18 pm EST
Did Mars have rain and snowstorms that shaped the planet’s terrain billions of years ago? While there’s no way to know for sure, a new study seems to suggest it’s the only way the valleys could have been carved out in the way they were. Watch this video for more details.
‘Wolf Supermoon’ To Outshine Meteors In Rare January Event
January 12, 2026, 6:30 am EST
The new year is kicking off with a flurry of celestial activity. The “wolf supermoon” on Saturday will be extra special because of a rare alignment with the Earth, moon and sun, plus the Quadrantid meteor shower will be peaking. Watch this video to get all the details on the best time to see it all.

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