February’s Night Sky Notes: How Can You Help Curb Light Pollution?
Light pollution has long troubled astronomers, who generally shy away from deep sky observing under full Moon skies. The natural light from a bright MoonKat Troche (NASA Science)
Light pollution has long troubled astronomers, who generally shy away from deep sky observing under full Moon skies. The natural light from a bright MoonKat Troche (NASA Science)
January 2025 will be an excellent opportunity to spot Mars and some of its details with a medium-sized telescope!science.nasa.gov
Started in 2004, Night Sky Network is a nationwide collection of amateur astronomy clubs that bring their love of the cosmos to their communities.science.nasa.gov
Supermoons get lots of publicity from the media, but is there anything to them beyond the hype? If the term “supermoon” bothers you because it’s not an official astronomical term, don’t throw up your hands.science.nasa.gov
Learn how you can see bright Jupiter from Earth, helped by its massive size and banded, reflective cloud tops, in December's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Find out how comets are connected to some of our favorite annual astronomy events with November's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
If you’re thinking of a galaxy, the image in your head is probably the Andromeda Galaxy! Read more about our closest galactic neighbor.science.nasa.gov
Our Moon isn't the only one that can be seen from Earth. Learn about some of the largest moons in our Solar System with September's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
With the Summer Triangle high in the sky, it's a great time to lie back, relax, and explore some of its hidden treasures!science.nasa.gov
Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you - you're seeing double stars through that telescope! Learn about which double stars to spot this summer with August's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
The annual Perseid meteor shower is scheduled to peak this August 11-12. Here are some viewing tips from Night Sky Network!science.nasa.gov
Look to the skies all summer long for a Hero and a Crown - and a potential recurring nova. Read more in July's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Solstices were some of our earliest astronomical observations, celebrated throughout history via many summer and winter celebrations.science.nasa.gov
In the final Circumpolar Constellations installment, learn about objects in Cepheus, Draco, and Ursa Major, and how to find them in June's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Do you want to peer deeper into the night sky? Are you feeling the urge to buy a telescope? There are so many options for budding astronomers that choosing one can be overwhelming.science.nasa.gov
Were you inspired by the solar eclipse to become an amateur astronomer? If so, here are some high-level tips on how to get started, from NSN!science.nasa.gov
A spectacular eclipse will sweep across North America on April 8, 2024! Enjoy these free resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific!science.nasa.gov
April is Citizen Science Month at NASA. Here are some projects that you take part in during the eclipse on April 8th, and beyond!science.nasa.gov
Some constellations can be as familiar as old friends. Learn about three of them in March's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Jupiter is easy to observe, and well-documented by astronomers. Learn more about the King of the Planets in February's mid-month article!science.nasa.gov
Some constellations can be as familiar as old friends. Learn about three of them in February's Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Why is landing on Mars so difficult? Learn more about the challenges with a special late-month edition of Night Sky Notes!science.nasa.gov
Layers and more layers! Learn how you can stay warm and comfortable while stargazing this winter with these handy tips!science.nasa.gov
Have you ever noticed how some stars, when arranged, can form shapes in the night sky? Trace asterisms along with us!science.nasa.gov
It’s that time of year again: winter! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the cold, crisp sky offers spectacular views of the Orion Nebula!science.nasa.gov
Spot this green-blue ice giant mid-November, between the gas giant Jupiter, and the seven sisters of the Pleiades!science.nasa.gov