Venus brightest in the morning sky November 29

See Venus brightest in the morning sky this week, with greatest brilliancy coming around November 29, 2026. Look east before sunrise.

Delta Aquariid meteor shower: All you need to know in 2027

The peak of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower is late July. But the shower rambles along steadily for weeks and intermingles with the famous Perseids.

Total solar eclipse August 12: EarthSky livestream and more

The Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain will have a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Parts of Europe and North America will see a partial.

Will you see the Jupiter-Mercury conjunction on August 15?

A conjunction is when 2 objects share the same right ascension. The Jupiter-Mercury conjunction on August 15 is the next one. Look for them before sunrise.

How to watch a solar eclipse safely: tips here

Here are some great tips to watch a solar eclipse safely in a variety of ways, using filters, pinhole cameras and other viewing methods.

Venus greatest distance from the sun August 14-15, 2026

In 2026, look for Venus after sunset! It's high in the August evening sky for all to see. It'll be brightest in the evening sky on September 22.

The 2nd eclipse season of 2026 is underway

One of the many noticeable cycles in the heavens is an eclipse season. The 2nd eclipse season of 2026 starts with a total solar eclipse on August 12.

Planet-observing tips: Here’s how to tour the solar system

Get our top tips for planet-observing, from the innermost and elusive Mercury out to faint blue Neptune and everything in between. Top tips here!

What are star trails, and how do I photograph them?

Star trails are long-exposure photographs of stars taken as Earth turns, resulting in streaks of light across the sky. Here's how to photograph star trails.

What is the Milky Way? It’s our home galaxy

When someone says "Milky Way," do you think of the starry pathway across our sky, or of the great pinwheel-shaped galaxy in space? Both are correct!