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A simulation of the moon's surface, with the northern lunar region 'Mare Frigolis' outlined in teal.

ispace's Resilience spacecraft lands on the moon this week: Here's how to see the landing zone on the lunar surface

By Anthony Wood published

The lander won't be visible from Earth, but its landing site on Mare Frigoris will be.

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Fred Espenak, astronomy's 'Mr. Eclipse', dies at 71

By Joe Rao published

Astronomy has lost one of its most assiduous calculators of eclipses with the passing of astronomer Fred Espenak, known widely as "Mr. Eclipse."

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colorful green wisps of light dance in the sky above a lake, which reflects them

Northern lights may be visible from these 13 US States tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Oregon as geomagnetic storm conditions start to wane.

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a group of people stand at the edge of a body of water to view bring yellow white and magenta waves of ionized gas in Earth's atmosphere, known as aurora borealis or the northern lights

Incredible auroras delight stargazers in New Zealand | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Aurora Australisa, or the "southern lights" was on full display on June 1, 2025, as spectators outside Christchurch, New Zealand witnessed firsthand.

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Northern lights may be visible in these 15 US States June 2

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Massachusetts geomagnetic storm conditions continue.

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Two children in bed placing their finger on a star projector

Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

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The Cat's Eye Nebula can be seen hanging against a backdrop of stars. The nebula has a wispy blue outer shell and a bright inner core.

Amateur astronomer captures ghostly outer shell of the Cat's Eye Nebula (photo)

By Anthony Wood published

The planetary nebula is located 3,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.

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The moon half-lit moon is pictured against a dark sky at its first quarter phase. Dark lunar seas mark the upper portion of the lunar surface and the line dividing the night side from the day side is lined with shadowed craters.

Don't miss the half-lit first quarter moon rise tonight: Here's what to look for

By Anthony Wood published

The first quarter moon is the perfect opportunity to explore shadowed craters lining the terminator.

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a starry night sky above a mountain range

The brightest planets in June's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference Where are the bright naked-eye planets in June A guide to the bright naked-eye planets in June 2025 and the best times to view them.2025 and when are the best times to view them?

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a reddish-colored moon above a seaside landscape

June full moon 2025: The Strawberry Moon hides red star Antares

By Jesse Emspak last updated

Reference The full moon of June 2025, the Strawberry Moon, will pass in front of the red supergiant star Antares the day before the full moon in an event known as an occultation.

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