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Red Moon Eclipse to Dazzle Skies Across Multiple Continents

A total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon blood-red on Tuesday, visible from North America, Central America and western South America in the morning, and from Australia and eastern Asia at night; partial phases will be seen from Central Asia and much of South America, while Africa and Europe won’t see it. Totality lasts about an hour, and observers don’t need special gear—just a clear sky. The event follows a recent “ring of fire” solar eclipse and occurs as Earth’s shadow reddens the Moon by filtering sunlight through the atmosphere.

via NBC News|

#astronomy #lunar-eclipse #nasa

space1 day ago•2 min saved

Six-Planet Night Sky Parade Graces February Evenings

Six planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus—will be visible at once in the early-evening sky over the next few days, a rare alignment last seen with all seven last year and not due again until 2040. Neptune and Uranus require binoculars or a telescope, while Venus will be the brightest and Mercury the faintest near the horizon. The best viewing windows are after sunset (about 5:45 pm UK / 6:00 pm US), with the lineup forming a curved arc across the western sky; the pattern differs in the southern hemisphere. NASA has released new sonifications from the Chandra X-ray Observatory for Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. The Moon will also be visible, and observers should avoid looking at the Sun through binoculars or telescopes.

via The Guardian|

#chandra-x-ray-observatory #nasa #planetary-alignment

stargazing1 day ago•57 min saved

Nail the Blood Moon: 7 Tips for March 3's Total Lunar Eclipse

Space.com offers a seven-point guide to photographing the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse: know the exact local timing and best western viewing locations, check forecasts for clear skies, practice focusing on the Moon, adjust exposure during the event with bracketing and varied shutter speeds, and leverage a stable setup (tripod, remote, RAW). For smartphones, stabilize and frame reflections rather than zoom. Totality lasts about 58 minutes, with the best views in western North America, and this is the last such eclipse until late 2028–29.

via Space|

#astronomy #lunar-eclipse #moon

stargazing2 days ago•87 min saved

Moon slips through Taurus' horns as Jupiter shines nearby tonight

On Feb 25, 2026, the waxing gibbous Moon travels through Taurus between Aldebaran and the Hyades, high in the southern sky after dark, with brilliant Jupiter (mag -2.4) visible nearby and the Pleiades nearby as well; a telescope or binoculars enhances the view of this night-sky lineup as you watch the Moon glow in the Bull’s horns.

via Space|

#aldebaran #jupiter #moon

stargazing3 days ago•86 min saved

First-quarter Moon Near Perigee Lights February Night Sky

Tonight features a first-quarter Moon that appears larger and brighter because it’s at perigee, climbing high in the southern sky after dark and casting long shadows along crater rims—making it an excellent night for moon-watching and general stargazing during late winter.

via Space|

#first-quarter #lunar-phase #moon

space3 days ago•48 min saved

March 3, 2026 blood moon: prime spots to catch the total lunar eclipse

Space.com reports that the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon copper-red (the “blood moon”) and be visible across the night side of Earth, with the best views from western North America, Australia and the Pacific. Totality lasts 58 minutes, from 6:04 to 7:02 a.m. EST, with local times varying by zone; check TimeandDate for your location. Watching is safe with the naked eye.

via Space|

#blood-moon #lunar-eclipse #skywatching

stargazing4 days ago•53 min saved

Orbiting camera spots vivid auroras over Iceland and Canada during a minor geomagnetic storm

A NASA/NOAA VIIRS satellite captured grayscale aurora displays over the Denmark Strait toward Iceland and across eastern Canada during a minor G1 geomagnetic storm on Feb. 16, 2026. The article explains auroras form when solar particles are channeled by Earth's magnetic field and collide with atmospheric gases, producing greens at mid-altitudes with possible magentas and reds at higher/lower altitudes; ground observers would have seen shimmering curtains under the right conditions.

via Space|

#auroras #denmark-strait #northern-lights

stargazing4 days ago•52 min saved

Moon Dances with the Seven Sisters Tonight: See the Pleiades Pairing on Feb 23

On Feb 23, the waxing gibbous Moon will glow near the Seven Sisters open star cluster (the Pleiades) in Taurus, making a striking pairing in the western sky. The Moon will sit within about 5 degrees of the cluster and can be viewing with binoculars or a small telescope; it will move past the Pleiades through the night and set a few hours after midnight for New York observers, though exact rise/set times vary by location—check Time and Date for precise timings.

via Space|

#astronomy #moon #pleiades

science8 days ago•41 min saved

Six-Planet Parade Dazzles Weekend Sky

A planetary parade will light up the western sky after sunset on Feb 28, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune visible in a tight cluster. Four planets will be naked-eye visible, while Uranus and Neptune require binoculars or a telescope. The planets will appear closest together about 30 minutes after local sunset, offering a rare stargazing opportunity—the event won’t occur again in such a configuration until 2040.

via Good News Network|

#astronomy #leisure #science

space11 days ago•50 min saved

Comet Wierzchos Nears Earth on Feb. 17 — A Tough Telescopic Look

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) will pass about 94 million miles (151 million km) from Earth on February 17, its closest approach yet; at magnitude around +8.2 it won’t be visible to the naked eye, but may be spotted with binoculars under dark skies. For U.S. viewers, it will sit low in the southwestern sky at sunset in the southern Grus constellation before fading as it moves away from the Sun. The comet brightened after its January 20 perihelion near the Sun, but is expected to dim over the coming weeks as it recedes farther from Earth.

via Space|

#astronomy #comets #perigee

stargazing14 days ago•77 min saved

Zodiacal glow and Jupiter headline the Feb. 13–15 night sky

A weekend sky-guide recommends dark, rural skies to spot the zodiacal light in the western sky after sunset (Feb. 13–15), notes that Jupiter is at its best for evening viewing on Feb. 15, and highlights accompanying Moon/Earthshine observations and other winter sky features for enthusiasts.

via Space|

#jupiter #moon #night-sky

stargazing18 days ago•73 min saved

Celestial clue: Heavenly G lights up February dusk

February 9 features the Heavenly G brightening the winter sky after sunset. The piece walks readers through finding the Winter Hexagon around the bright winter stars (Sirius, Procyon, Pollux, Capella, Aldebaran, Rigel) and nearby bright objects, with viewing tips and notes on the Moon and planetary appearances, all within the ongoing Night Sky This Week calendar.

via Space|

#heavenly-g #night-sky-tonight #stargazing

stargazing23 days ago•46 min saved

Rare Aurora Illuminates Brazilian Skies During Major Geomagnetic Storm

A photographer captured a rare aurora over Brazil amid a powerful geomagnetic storm, marking a rare sight of the northern lights in Brazil.

via Space|

#aurora #auroras #brazil

stargazing23 days ago•49 min saved

Giant Sunspot AR4366 Turns Toward Earth — See It Safely

Astronomers report sunspot AR4366, about 15 times the width of Earth, is facing our planet and has already produced multiple strong M- and X-class solar flares that can disrupt radio signals. The piece explains how to view the sunspot safely with proper solar eclipse glasses or filtered optics, noting AR4366 will remain visible for several days and could spawn more flares and geomagnetic activity.

via Space|

#ar4366 #skywatching #spaceweather

stargazing23 days ago•69 min saved

Capella Guides Night Sky to the Winter Milky Way on Feb 4

After dark on February 4, Capella—the bright star at the heart of Auriga—helps observers locate the Winter Milky Way, a hazy lane spanning Orion, Gemini, Auriga, Perseus and Cassiopeia; best seen from dark rural sites, with the Milky Way’s glow visible to the naked eye.

via Space|

#auriga #capella #night-sky-tonight