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November 5, 2026
Make the most of long nights with this month’s new astronomy products
Check out Astronomy’s latest recommendations: A new ToupTek guide scope, an astroimaging encyclopedia, and handy binoculars from Celestron.
Astronomy
November 1, 2026
Telescopes and Equipment
Whether you're looking for a new telescope, eyepiece, binoculars, or anything else you need to up your observing game, we've got you covered...
Astronomy
November 1, 2026
November 2026: What’s in the sky this month?
Saturn is visible as darkness falls with Neptune nearby, the Full Moon crosses the Pleiades, and Mars and Jupiter dominate before dawn.
Astronomy
October 26, 2026
2026 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases
The next Full Moon is the October Hunter's Moon, which will occur at 12:12 a.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Astronomy
October 23, 2026
Announcing the winners of Astronomy Magazine’s 2026 Astrophotography Contest
A ghostly supernova remnant in Cepheus takes top honors among more than 1,400 entries.
Astronomy
October 20, 2026
Understanding celestial coordinates
Learn the basics of the celestial coordinate system, like right ascension and declination, for accurate stargazing.
Astronomy
October 13, 2026
Distant NGC 3137 reveals clues about our own galaxy
Astronomers suspect NGC 3137 and its large spiral neighbor, NGC 3175, mimic the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in our Local Group.
Astronomy
October 13, 2026
Our 16th annual star products
Discover this year's most exciting new astronomy products selected by Astronomy's contributing editor and gear guru, Phil Harrington.
Astronomy
October 12, 2026
What can we learn from gravitational lensing?
Astronomers can use lensing to learn about everything from the makeup of the universe to the nature of extrasolar planets.
Astronomy
October 9, 2026
Newly selected NASA mission will hunt for caves on the Moon
GIMLI will probe the Marius Hills Pit for a hidden lava tube that could shelter astronauts and reveal the Moon's volcanic past.
Astronomy
October 8, 2026
Far-infrared telescope PRIMA advances toward 2033 launch
Since ESA’s Herschel observatory went dark in 2013, no space telescope has been observing in the far-infrared. NASA's new $1.2 billion probe...
Astronomy
October 8, 2026
New view of 30 Doradus reveals messy workings
Views from three space telescopes combine in this look at the Tarantula Nebula, spanning wavelengths from X-ray to infrared.
Astronomy
October 7, 2026
Winter observing targets for small telescopes
From the Crab Nebula to the Orion Nebula, these 10 winter deep-sky objects are easy to find and perfect targets for small telescopes.
Astronomy
October 6, 2026
Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics
The University of Wisconsin-Madison physicist and IceCube Neutrino Observatory principal investigator won the Royal Swedish Academy of Scien...
Astronomy
October 6, 2026
Uncovering M96’s violent past
M96 is about the Milky Way's size and mass, but its past was rougher. A new view from the Dark Energy Camera shows the gravitational bruises...
Astronomy
October 6, 2026
The Moon
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Whether enjoying a lunar eclipse or observing the Moon's surface, it has many fascinating featur...
Astronomy
October 6, 2026
Upcoming Events
Learn about upcoming celestial events that you can observe, such as eclipses, meteor showers, comets, aurorae, conjunctions, and more.
Astronomy
October 5, 2026
Imaging star clusters in other galaxies
Extragalactic globular clusters millions of light-years away are hiding in your astroimages. Here’s how to find them.
Astronomy
October 5, 2026
How do professional astronomers book time on JWST or Hubble?
Proposals are submitted annually by scientists who wish to use these facilities, and are reviewed by the Telescope Allocation Committee.
Astronomy
October 2, 2026
Case closed on long-standing space weather mystery
A 155-year-old typo made an 1848 train delay in England look like the earliest case of space weather disrupting technology. New research set...
Astronomy
October 2, 2026
How can I reduce my personal contribution to light pollution?
Choosing full cutoff fixtures and the appropriate amount of outdoor lighting is more important than the specific light source you use.
Astronomy
October 1, 2026
See the Moon occult Jupiter October 6
A crescent Moon passing in front of our solar system’s largest planet is a rare and brilliant sight. Here's how to see it for yourself.
Astronomy
October 1, 2026
October 2026: What’s in the sky this month?
Saturn reaches opposition this month, Neptune lingers near Saturn, Mars transits the Beehive, and Jupiter is occulted by the Moon.
Astronomy
September 29, 2026
New astronomy products to fall for this month
Check out Astronomy’s latest product recommendations: The Edge of Space-Time by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, the Seestar S30 Pro, and ToupTek's...
Astronomy
September 24, 2026
Scientists spot a new crater on the Moon
Explore the new Moon crater, the largest yet discovered, and its impact on lunar exploration.
Astronomy
September 23, 2026
The Michelson-Morley experiment: Finding light’s true nature
Scientists once thought luminiferous ether pervaded the cosmos. Michelson and Morley’s ingenious experiment to find it produced one of the m...
Astronomy
September 22, 2026
How to become a variable star observer
You can be part of ongoing professional stellar research through the American Association of Variable Star Observers. Here's how.
Astronomy
September 22, 2026
JWST uncovers how massive star clusters drive galaxy evolution
Discover how star clusters influence galaxy evolution and planet formation, revealed by JWST in a groundbreaking study.
Astronomy
September 22, 2026
Have astronomers discovered the first moon outside of our solar system?
A possible Jupiter-sized object circling the brown dwarf CD-35 2722 b has implications for planetary science, including what counts as a moo...
Astronomy
September 21, 2026
By any other name: NGC 1269 or NGC 1291?
This face-on ring galaxy in the constellation Eridanus was cataloged twice, and now holds two names — and one stunning appearance.
Astronomy
September 21, 2026
Could aliens spot Earth with the same planet-hunting techniques we use?
Our current planet-hunting techniques are unable to detect an Earth-like planet in an Earth-like orbit around a Sun-like star.
Astronomy
September 20, 2026
The Sky This Week
The Sky This Week
Astronomy
September 18, 2026
Still going strong: Hubble’s 36th anniversary image
HST celebrated its 36th birthday in space with a detailed look at the famous Trifid Nebula (M20), a dusty stellar nursery.
Astronomy
September 18, 2026
The Sky This Week from September 18 to 25: Autumn begins
As the seasons change, Venus shines bright, Neptune contrasts in color with a nearby star, and Mercury passes Spica in the sky this week.
Astronomy
September 16, 2026
Autumn observing targets for large telescopes
Uncover various deep-sky objects you can see this fall using a large telescope, including the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), the Pinwheel Galaxy...
Astronomy
September 15, 2026
U.S. confirms it has weapons in orbit
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink's announcement is the first official U.S. acknowledgment of space-based weapons.
Astronomy
September 14, 2026
Why do bars form in some spiral galaxies, but not in others?
Bars can form in any galaxy with ordered rotation; it is primarily the quantity of dark matter that controls whether a bar is present.
Astronomy
September 11, 2026
The Sky This Week from September 11 to 18: Catch the zodiacal light
Dark-sky sights take center stage as Saturn's moons dance and Venus mingles with the Moon in the sky this week.
Astronomy
September 10, 2026
Artemis 2 crew lands at Starmus VII — 15 years after Armstrong, Aldrin, and Leonov launched its lengacy
Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen will join Starmus VIII in Tenerife and La Palma, continuing a remarkable tradition that began...
Astronomy
September 7, 2026
Why aren’t free-floating planets captured when they fly past stars?
Wandering planets are not likely to be captured because the planet would have to lose energy to become gravitationally bound.
Astronomy
September 5, 2026
Scientists watch as two satellites burn
ESA's Samba and Tango closed out the 26-year Cluster mission with two targeted reentries a day apart, giving airborne researchers a rare, up...
Astronomy
September 4, 2026
The Sky This Week from September 4 to 11: The Moon joins Jupiter and Mars
Earth's satellite skims through several constellations, meeting up with planets and stars in the sky this week.
Astronomy
September 2, 2026
Microbes may make it on the Moon
New modeling shows that microbes shed by human beings can survive for days on the lunar surface, scientists say. Astronauts will need to thi...
Astronomy
September 1, 2026
Why doesn’t the moonrise time change by the same amount of time each day?
The tilt of the Moon’s orbit and its changing orbital speed affect the time it takes for our satellite to rise from one day to the next.
Astronomy
September 1, 2026
Roman Space Telescope lifts off
After surviving four rounds of proposed budget cuts, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off Sunday — ahead of schedule and unde...
Astronomy
September 1, 2026
September 2026: What’s in the sky this month? Neptune reaches opposition with Saturn nearby, and Venus shines after sunset
Neptune is at its best for the year, while Mars and Jupiter dominate the morning sky and Venus shines brightly after sunset.
Astronomy
August 28, 2026
Cast your vote to name Virgin Galactic’s next spaceplane
Suborbital expedition provider calls on public to provide moniker for one of its next-generation vehicles.
Astronomy
August 28, 2026
The Sky This Week from August 28 to September 4: Venus and Spica meet
Two bright lights dominate the evening sky as the Moon passes the Pleiades and several deep-sky targets shine in the sky this week.
Astronomy
August 27, 2026
STARMUS Festival cofounders Sir Brian May and Garik Israelian presented Sir Ridley Scott with the 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication
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Astronomy
August 26, 2026