Observing

Learn about upcoming observing events like eclipses, meteor showers, comets, and conjunctions, as well as how to observe and photograph them.

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Astrophotography

Astronomy magazine launches 2026 astrophotography contest presented by Celestron

A golden Full Moon in a dark blue sky seen through the branches of a foreground tree.

Observing, The Moon

2026 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases

A sky chart showing the western sky on May 20, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Jupiter is prominent near the center, with the crescent Moon and the star Pollux above it, Procyon to the lower left, and Venus glowing brightly to the lower right. The Beehive Cluster (M44) is marked with a dashed box in the upper left.

The Sky Today on Wednesday, May 20: The Moon checks in on the Beehive

The sky on May 19, 2026, 1 hour after sunset, looking west

The Sky Today on Tuesday, May 19: Three in a row

Sky this Week

A crescent moon glowing brightly against a deep dark blue night sky, flanked by two planets, Jupiter and Venus, visible as small bright points — one to the upper left and one to the lower right.

Sky This Week, The Sky This Week

The Sky This Week from May 15 to 22: The Moon greets Jupiter and Venus

Sky this Month

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May 2026: What’s in the sky this month? Venus and Jupiter shine bright, Comet Tempel 2 is improving

BERJAYA — Funerary artifacts of Tutankhamun reside in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, one of the destinations in Astronomy’s upcoming 2027 eclipse trips that will capture the greatest eclipse for the rest of our lives. Credit: Eclipse Traveler

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BERJAYA — Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

BERJAYA — Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

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Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

BERJAYA — Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

BERJAYA — Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

BERJAYA — Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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