Latest articles by Anthony Wood
Watch red supergiant star Antares shine close to the near-full moon on May 13
It's all a matter of perspective.
May's full Flower Moon delights skywatchers worldwide with stunning lunar display (photos)
See the best photos of May 2025's full Flower Moon as it rose over landmarks and landscapes worldwide in a dazzling lunar display.
The 2025 full Flower Moon rises tonight: Here's what to expect
When and where to catch the 2025 full Flower Moon rise tonight (May 12).
Amateur astronomer reveals a colorful portrait of Earth's closest star-forming neighbor (photo)
Amateur astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a colorful view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region alongside Messier 4.
May's full 'Flower Moon' blooms on May 12: Here's where to look
A perfect time to explore the lunar maria.
Watch the moon and bright star Spica meet in a celestial dance on May 9
I think we know who's supplying the c(r)atering for this dance party.
A stadium-sized asteroid will fly past Earth on May 9, and you can watch it live
The 950-foot hunk of primordial matter is classified as a "potentially hazardous asteroid," but that doesn't mean it has a chance of hitting Earth.
Venus, Saturn and Neptune align in the predawn sky this week: Here's how to spot them
A treat for the early risers out there.
Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 delights stargazers around the world with dramatic shooting stars (photos)
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked on May 5-6, and the astrophotography community were there to watch it unfold.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to see fragments of Halley's comet burn up in the atmosphere
Crack out the deck chairs, we're going Eta Aquarid meteor hunting. Here's when and where to look.
Astrophotographer Riste Spiroski captures the moon and Jupiter suspended above one of Europe's oldest lakes (picture)
Astrophotographer Riste Spiroski has captured a striking view of the moon and Jupiter in the sky over Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's deepest and most ancient lakes.
Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight May 5-6
Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.
See Saturn and Venus flank ghostly Neptune in the pre-dawn sky on May 2
Before Saturn and Neptune team up to leave Venus in the dust later in the month.
The 530 km-wide asteroid Vesta reaches opposition later this week, here's how to catch it in the night sky
Vesta won't reach opposition with Earth again until Oct. 13, 2026.
Amateur astrophotographer captures gorgeous view of Bode's galaxy from Death Valley
Amateur astrophotographer Joel Martin captured this stunning view of Bode's galaxy in February this year during a stargazing festival in Death Valley, California.
How to see a celestial 'gazelle' cross the night sky close to the Big Dipper this week
Follow the gazelle's flight from the Lion of Leo.
Amateur astronomer captures detailed portraits of Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from backyard observatory
Amateur astrophotographer Dr. Michele Hernandez Bayliss has captured incredible views of the Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from her Vermont-based backyard observatory.
See a wafer-thin crescent moon leapfrog Jupiter this week
The crescent moon will seemingly jump over the planet Jupiter between the nights of April 29 and April 30.
Faint Neptune joins Venus and Saturn to form a planetary triangle in the pre-dawn sky on April 28
Venus, Saturn and dim Neptune will form a planetary triangle in the pre-dawn sky on April 28, with Mercury hovering on the periphery.
10 Night sky targets to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2025
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week by tracking down 10 astronomy targets.
Amateur astrophotographer images a stunning galaxy 24 million light-years from Earth (photo)
An amateur astrophotographer has captured a stunningly detailed view of the spiral galaxy Messier 106, which is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici.
See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow
Nobody knows it, but the universe has a secret smile, and it uses it only for Earth.
