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A dark sky filled with stars above the Ynys Enlli.

Thursday

The First Dark Sky Sanctuary in Europe Was Just Named

The sanctuary will be located on a Welsh island called Ynys Enlli.

Feb 2

A Green Comet Is Now Visible from Earth, Here's Where, When & How to See It

The rare comet is at its closest point to the Earth today and should remain visible for a few weeks.

jupiter moon conjunction

Jan 23

See Jupiter and the Moon Come Together for Just One Night

Jupiter and the moon will have a close encounter in the night sky, almost appearing to touch.

moon, saturn, venus meet up

Jan 20

You Can See the Moon, Venus, and Saturn Have a Close Encounter This Weekend

Venus and Saturn follow their conjunction by having an encounter with the moon.

Venus and Saturn stargazing

Jan 17

See Venus and Saturn Come Together in the Night Sky This Week

Venus and Saturn will get close together in the sky this week, leading up to a conjunction between the two planets.

how to see the northern lights

Jan 11

If You've Been Waiting to See the Northern Lights, Now's Your Time

There may be more opportunities to see the northern lights in the coming years.

see five planets in the night sky stargazing

Jan 6

You Can See 5 Planets with the Naked Eye Throughout January

There is something to see in the night sky every night of the year.

orion constellation

Jan 6

It's a Great Time to Look for the Constellation Orion

The familiar constellation sits high in the sky through the winter.

how to see comet c/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Jan 4

A Bright Green Comet May Be Visible in the Morning Sky This Month

A recently discovered comet might be visible in the pre-dawn sky throughout January.

Jan 3

All the Stargazing Events You Can't Miss in 2023

In 2023, you've got a solar eclipse, Mars passing behind the moon, and the chance to see a brand new meteor shower.

Dec 28, 2022

You Could See Every Planet in the Solar System in the Sky Tonight

The occurrence happens roughly every one to two years.

Ursid meteor shower 2022

Dec 21, 2022

The Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week & It's the Last of the Year

The Ursids arrive this week and are the last big meteor shower peak for 2022.