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Rare supermoon to light up the sky this month - here's how to see it

The August full moon, known as the Sturgeon moon, will appear 30% brighter on August 19, recommended to be viewed just after 8pm ET for the best experience.

A star could explode over Florida this week. Here's how to see it

T Coronae Borealis will ignite in an unprecedented explosion, potentially creating a dazzling sight observable from Earth for a week.

Why Is the Night Sky Dark? You Can Thank the Big Bang

The darkness of the night sky reveals profound insights about the universe and challenges conventional beliefs about its structure.

Will Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Be the Brightest of the Year?

C/2023 A3 may soon be bright enough to see without telescopes, showcasing the unpredictability of comets.

How to See the Conjunction Between Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon This August

August features a rare triple conjunction of Mars, Jupiter, and the crescent moon, visible before sunrise on August 27.

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower

Perseids meteor shower peaks with bright blue meteors. Meteor showers are easily visible without special equipment, originating from comet debris.

Rare supermoon to light up the sky this month - here's how to see it

The August full moon, known as the Sturgeon moon, will appear 30% brighter on August 19, recommended to be viewed just after 8pm ET for the best experience.

A star could explode over Florida this week. Here's how to see it

T Coronae Borealis will ignite in an unprecedented explosion, potentially creating a dazzling sight observable from Earth for a week.

Why Is the Night Sky Dark? You Can Thank the Big Bang

The darkness of the night sky reveals profound insights about the universe and challenges conventional beliefs about its structure.

Will Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Be the Brightest of the Year?

C/2023 A3 may soon be bright enough to see without telescopes, showcasing the unpredictability of comets.

How to See the Conjunction Between Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon This August

August features a rare triple conjunction of Mars, Jupiter, and the crescent moon, visible before sunrise on August 27.

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower

Perseids meteor shower peaks with bright blue meteors. Meteor showers are easily visible without special equipment, originating from comet debris.
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How to See the 2024 Perseid Meteor Shower in August | KQED

The best time to view the Perseids is during the peak nights, typically between midnight and dawn, away from city lights.

Northern lights dazzle over UK and Europe

The northern lights have been visible in the UK and Europe due to enhanced solar activity, providing a rare opportunity for sightings.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend: Here's how to see it

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks in early May with 10-30 meteors visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere.

Mysterious gold lights streak across Southern California night sky. What do we know?

People in Southern California mistook the Falcon 9 rocket launch for a comet or UFO.
The bright lights seen in the night sky were actually caused by the Falcon 9 rocket launch by Space X.

Look up to see January's full wolf moon' brighten the night sky

The first full moon of the year, known as the wolf moon, will shine in the night sky on Thursday.
The full moon will be close to the bright star Pollux and will appear to rotate clockwise around the moon overnight.
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