The Lagoon Nebula is best spotted in the months surrounding August in the Northern Hemisphere.
The moon will briefly hide Venus during a rare daytime occultation on June 17, visible from parts of North America.
The fireball traveled 300 miles in a matter of seconds before disintegrating in spectacular fashion.
The crescent moon will shine alongside Jupiter, Venus and Mercury as it passes through the Beehive open star cluster on June 17.
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Mercury will appear farthest from the sun in its current evening apparition on June 15.
The nights surrounding the new moon on June 14 are the perfect time to hunt for planets and sparkling constellations in the late spring sky.
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Plan now to be in the right place at the right time for an unforgettable show.
Venus appeared to move closer to Jupiter in Earth’s sky, as the two planets drifted farther apart in space.
From ruined photos to vanishing darkness, satellites are transforming the night sky — and not always for the better.
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Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will form a striking 3-planet parade low above the western horizon after sunset tonight (June 12), offering a brief but beautiful show.
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