Andrew Fazekas
National Geographic
Montreal, QC, Canada
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See a rare alignment of all the planets in the night sky
The celestial show, best viewed between June 17 and June 27, will be the last time the five brightest planets cluster in the sky until 2040. → Read More
Need a new idea to keep kids entertained? Try stargazing.
The night sky offers educational activities—even with the unaided eye. → Read More
Stars Above: Stars and planets shine bright this month
A Snow Moon will be rising in the east on Feb. 8. → Read More
Stars Above: Cosmic gem Orion in full glory
Orion’s star-studded figure, unlike many other constellations, vividly resembles its mythological character — a mighty hunter. → Read More
Stars Above: Giants and moon dance across the night
The moon will reach its full phase — as it rises up the eastern horizon — by Sept. 13. → Read More
See Neptune at its best and more top stargazing in September
Opposite the sun this month, the eighth planet in the solar system is at its most visible, while Mars disappears and its rovers go quiet. → Read More
Auroras may light up the night sky this Labor Day weekend
A solar storm's impact could trigger northern lights as far south as Seattle and New York. Here's how to watch. → Read More
Stars Above: Moonlit meteors and Mercury mornings
Forget binoculars and telescopes, as the best way to view the Perseid meteor shower is your naked eyes. → Read More
Perseids peak, and more top stargazing events in August
Multiple meteor showers and planets on parade await stargazers looking up this month. → Read More
Stars Above: Apollo anniversary moon shines bright
Why not relive the excitement of the Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago this month by taking your own virtual tour of the moon. → Read More
Stars Above: Jupiter dazzles across June nights
Mercury will reach its maximum distance from the sun on June 23, making it the best opportunity to hunt it down this year. → Read More
Star Above: May skies filled with kites, planets and an asteroid, too
Jupiter will glide across the southern skies on May 19 and 20 and will pair up with the moon for an eye-catching sight. → Read More
Famous meteors peak, and more top stargazing events in May
A big, bright asteroid and a planetary bonanza will also entice space fans to look up this month. → Read More
Lyrids: How to see one of the oldest meteor showers
One of the oldest annual showers on record, the Lyrids put on a show each spring. → Read More
Stars Above: Meteors light up April skies
Meteor showers will star in April skies but Jupiter and Venus will shine as well. → Read More
See the first supermoon on the spring equinox in 19 years
Look up while it lasts: This particular cosmic coincidence won't come again until 2030. → Read More
Stars Above: Worlds dominate dawn skies
The vernal equinox (spring) is set for March 20, which marks the point where the Earth’s axis is neither tilted away nor towards the sun. → Read More
Equinox supermoon, and more can't-miss sky shows in March
Look up this month to see planetary pairings, ghostly lights, and a special spring supermoon. → Read More
Stars Above: Mercury rising in our frozen skies
Try using binoculars or a small telescope to catch the close encounter between Mars and Uranus in February. → Read More
Mercury, supermoon, and more top stargazing sights in February
Look up for the year’s best view of the innermost planet, as well as a super-size moon and a southern meteor shower. → Read More