The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

(Photo by: Alan Dyer /VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The Pleiades, also known as the “Seven Sisters” and M45, is a open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus about 440 ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the southeastern sky. If you’ve been nice enough to be a longtime reader of my Skywatch ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

February evenings offer some of the best conditions for viewing the famous winter constellations. This year they approach Mars from the east, ending the month with the Pleiades star cluster ...

A shortcut for New Yorkers to spot some of the planets is to look for them when they are near the moon. On Feb. 1, Venus will ...

Wednesday, February 5 First Quarter Moon occurs at 3:02 A.M. EST. Nearly half a day later, the Moon passes 5° north of Uranus ...

During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the famous Pleiades star cluster while one day past its half-lit first quarter phase. This will actually be the third time in the ...