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Moon waxing toward total eclipse
As seen from around the world, the moon is waxing toward full. On the night of April 14-15, those in the Americas will see a total lunar eclipse.
April 11, 2014
Night sky from Antelope Canyon in Arizona
The night sky through the high walls and narrow opening of Upper Antelope Canyon in Arizona.
April 10, 2014
Atlantic sunglint reveals tails for Canary Islands
A particular quality of the light reflecting from the Atlantic Ocean reveals wavy, windsock-like tails stretching to the southwest from each of the Canary Islands.
April 9, 2014
Bright Mars
Earth goes between the sun and Mars on April 8. Mars is now brighter in our sky than it has been in six years, since December 2007.
April 8, 2014
Aurora over Steinvikholmen Castle
Aurora borealis over Norway's Steinvikholmen Castle on April 3, by Hallvor Hobbyfotograf Lillebo.
April 7, 2014
Mars rover shadow self-portrait
The Mars rover Opportunity caught this image of its own silhouette.
April 4, 2014
Mars over Northern Ireland coast
The planet Mars with the stars Spica, Arcturus and the Plough - or Big Dipper - over the northern coast of Northern Ireland. Mars is now at its best!
April 3, 2014
Starry sky over Connemara
Beautiful spring night over a garden in Connemara, Ireland, by Conor Ledwith.
April 2, 2014
Last night’s young moon
Enjoy the waxing moon in the coming weeks! When full moon comes, on the night of April 14-15, we in the Americas will get to see a total lunar eclipse.
April 1, 2014
Pointing to star Spica and planet Mars
It's nearly the best time in two years to see Mars. On April 8, Earth in its smaller, faster orbit will pass between Mars and the sun.
March 31, 2014
