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January's new moon clears the sky for prime Jupiter and Saturn viewing
space1 month ago

January's new moon clears the sky for prime Jupiter and Saturn viewing

January 18, 2026’s new moon will yield dark skies ideal for skywatchers: Jupiter and Saturn will dominate the January night, with Jupiter rising around 4 p.m. and visible for hours in the east, and Saturn high in the southwest after sunset in the Northern Hemisphere; Mercury, Venus and Mars remain too close to the Sun to see that month. In the Southern Hemisphere, the inverted sky highlights southern constellations with Jupiter as a reference point. The article also offers tips for spotting bright stars and constellations like Orion, Sirius, Aldebaran, the Pleiades and the Hyades, and notes that deep-sky observing is best away from light pollution during a new moon.

Rare Black Moon to Rise This Weekend: What You Need to Know
science6 months ago

Rare Black Moon to Rise This Weekend: What You Need to Know

A Black Moon, which occurs when a season has four new moons instead of three, is happening on August 23. It is an invisible lunar event that offers a great opportunity for stargazing, as the absence of moonlight enhances visibility of faint celestial objects like the Milky Way. There are different types of Black Moons, including those that occur seasonally or within a calendar month, but all are primarily notable for their impact on night sky observation rather than any visible lunar phenomena.

Rare Black Moon to Rise This Weekend: What You Need to Know
science6 months ago

Rare Black Moon to Rise This Weekend: What You Need to Know

A black moon, which is the second new moon in a month and occurs roughly every 29 months, will be invisible this weekend as it happens when the moon is between Earth and the sun. While it won't be visible, this is a good time for stargazing since the absence of moonlight enhances visibility of planets and nebulae. The article also previews upcoming full moons and eclipses in 2025.