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Marcy Curran

Visible planets and night sky guide for November

Visible planets and night sky guide: This evening, look toward the west to see the crescent moon glowing with earthshine.
Astronomy Essentials

Meteor shower guide 2026: Up next … the Taurids

Up next are the North and South Taurid meteor showers. Check EarthSky's meteor shower guide here.

Smart scopes are amazing. Here’s why I love mine

There are many different smart scopes on the market today. They're great for astrophotos. Info here. Plus stunning photos made with smart scopes!

What’s a supermoon? Here are the supermoons in 2026

What's a supermoon? In 2026, we will have three full supermoons and five new supermoons. The first full supermoon was in January.

Deep partial lunar eclipse overnight

A deep partial lunar eclipse of the full Sturgeon Moon takes place on August 27-28, 2026. Will you be able to see it? Maps and details here.
Favorite Star Patterns

Teapot of Sagittarius points to the Milky Way’s center

As you gaze toward the famous Teapot asterism in the constellation Sagittarius, you are looking toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy.

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.

Dog days of summer: Hottest in July and August

The dog days of summer are named for the Dog Star Sirius - the brightest star in the sky - in the constellation Canis Major the Greater Dog. Learn why here.

Draconid meteor shower 2027: All you need to know

In 2027, the Draconid meteor shower will probably produce the most meteors during the dark hours before dawn on October 9.

Top 10 space objects to see during the day

Love astronomy, but don't like to stay up late? Here are the top 10 space objects you can see - under the right conditions - during the day.