In the sky

Get your daily digest of the best celestial events coming soon to a sky near you.

Total solar eclipse — When the Moon blots out the Sun, the Sun’s usually invisible corona pops into view.

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20 of the best places to see the 2024 total solar eclipse

The total eclipse set to take place April 8, 2024, will dazzle everyone who views it. Here are some of the best places to see to see the 2024 eclipse.

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solar flare

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Will a new solar flare produce great northern lights?

The Sun, Upcoming events

An annular solar eclipse: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Moai statues on Easter Island

The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming events

Get set for an eclipse on Easter Island

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The Moon meets Venus: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.

Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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