Comet PANSTARRS near Andromeda galaxy

Look for Comet PANSTARRS in early April 2013 near the Andromeda Galaxy.

Can you see Comet PANSTARRS now?

Even if you couldn't spot Comet PANSTARRS before, you might spot it tonight - or soon - because it's in a darker sky and near the Andromeda Galaxy.

Easter morning sunrise over Italy’s Basilica of Superga

Sunrise on Easter, a holiday of rebirth, next to a basilica built to keep a promise.

Dark river of Milky Way, with airglow

International Dark Sky Week begins one week from today, April 5 – 12, 2013. In a dark sky, you could see what this photo has captured: the Milky Way and airglow.

Paluweh Volcano eruption seen from space

Here is Paluweh Volcano - also known as Rokatenda - in eruption on March 26, 2013 as seen by NASA's Terra satellite.

A glance back at the International Space Station

When SpaceX Dragon left the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday, before heading back to Earth, it took a last look over its shoulder at the ISS in space.

Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico

U.S. President Barack Obama designated the Rio Grande del Norte in northern New Mexico as a national monument yesterday (March 25, 2013).

U.S. Route 66 aka Main Street of America

Established in 1926, Route 66 was one of the first U.S. Highways and a major route west during the Dust Bowl. It still has a mystique unmatched by few other roads.

March 23 moon waxing toward full

Last night's moon - March 23, 2013 - waxing toward full. In the coming days, you'll find a large waxing moon in daylight in late afternoon, or shining brightly at night.

Comet PANSTARRS over Stonehenge

Image by Simom Banton. How cool is that!