Look east around 4 a.m. local time, just before dawn, to see the slender form of the crescent moon climb above the horizon.

Early risers on July 23 can observe the crescent moon shining near Jupiter. This celestial spectacle will be visible to the naked eye just before dawn.

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

Do not miss the last chance this year to witness the Moon cross the glittering Pleiades in a rare celestial alignment visible across North and Central America.

The crescent Moon appears to plow through the Pleiades cluster this morning with occultations visible across North and ...

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, a rare and mesmerizing astronomical event will captivate early risers across North America. The ...

The moon's crescent limb will cloak and uncover stars from the iconic cluster before sunrise.

A recent study suggests a shared origin for the Orion Nebula, Pleiades and Hyades, challenging previous astronomical theories ...

A rare lunar occultation, fading crescent moon, and an interstellar visitor make for a memorable week of stargazing in ...

The Perseid meteor shower starts July 17 and peaks Aug. 12-13, but a bright full moon will hinder visibility, making the best times to before and after its peak.

Catch the moon and Pleiades star cluster in a rare predawn pairing July 20 as stars vanish and reappear behind the moon before sunrise.

On July 20, for viewers in the US and Canada, the waning crescent Moon will pass in front of the Pleiades, eclipsing them ...