Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at mid-northern latitudes, the planet remains visible for about four hours after ...

The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

The night sky scene was even ... The waxing crescent moon, which appeared 16.5 per cent illuminated, glowed with earthshine—a soft light reflecting from Earth’s surface.

Magha Navratri, beginning January 30, 2025, celebrates the nine avatars of Goddess Shakti over nine days, with significant ...

The Moon meets the Red Planet’s rival in Scorpius, skims close to Saturn, and reaches New phase in the sky this week.

On Friday, stargazers worldwide witnessed a breathtaking celestial spectacle as Venus shone brightly above a crescent Moon. Visible to ... On Friday night, the planet was visible to the naked ...

Stargazers across the globe were treated to a stunning sight on Friday as Venus appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon. The celestial ... Its prominence in the night sky captivated ...

For a better experience, stargazers should find a dark spot away from city lights and look at the southwestern horizon. The ...

The illuminated crescent moon hung low in the sky, its sliver of light beautifully complemented ... outshone every other celestial body in the night sky except for the moon. Professor Collins ...

Stargazers were treated to a special sight as Venus appeared next to the Moon on Friday night ... light pollution across the northern hemisphere. Such a sight only occurs with a with a crescent ...