Want to see Uranus? July 4 could be your best chance in decades
Want to see Uranus? July 4 could be your best chance in decades

The Red Planet and Uranus will appear close together before dawn on Independence Day morning.

Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250
Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250

From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

July full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Buck Moon
July full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Buck Moon

Your guide to July’s full Buck Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Sun fires off 10 solar flares in 24 hours as multiple Earth-bound CMEs raise northern lights hopes for July 4 weekend
Sun fires off 10 solar flares in 24 hours as multiple Earth-bound CMEs raise northern lights hopes for July 4 weekend

Multiple CMEs are heading toward Earth, with G1-G2 geomagnetic storm conditions possible as the holiday weekend begins.

July’s planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one standing
July’s planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one standing

Venus dominates the evening sky while Saturn, Mars and Uranus put on a show for early risers.

Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend

The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth, while forecasters now expect the accompanying CME to reach Earth on July 3.

June’s Strawberry Moon serves up a low-hanging treat for skywatchers worldwide. Here are our favorite photos
June’s Strawberry Moon serves up a low-hanging treat for skywatchers worldwide. Here are our favorite photos

The June full moon rose low across the sky, treating stargazers worldwide to a stunning celestial display and we’ve got the photos to prove it.

America 250: Here’s how to find a star whose light began its journey toward Earth in 1776
America 250: Here’s how to find a star whose light began its journey toward Earth in 1776

This star’s light left its surface around the same time that the U.S. was founded.

The Strawberry Moon rises on June 29. Here’s what to expect from June’s full moon

Don’t miss June’s full Strawberry Moon rise on June 29, marking the first full moon of summer with a golden glow and an eye-catching moon illusion.

Watch China’s Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage
Watch China’s Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage

The Tiangong space station approaches Tycho Crater in stunning amateur transit footage.