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Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Artemis 2 Mission Launches for Trip Around the Moon
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has departed Earth, as humans return to cis-lunar space after more than 50 years.
The Black Hole Files with Camille Carlisle
Have We Found the Black Hole Desert?
Astronomers disagree on whether they’ve found evidence that stars don’t make certain sizes of black hole.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Latest News on the Kreutz Sungrazing Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS
As the comet prepares for its perilous perihelion passage, we look at what to expect.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Why We Look Up: Cosmic Mayflies
We live our lives in a blink of universal time.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Dawn Delight: Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3rd
March opens with a spectacular total lunar eclipse. Our guide will help you make the most of it.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Europe's RAMSES Mission to Asteroid Apophis Moves Ahead
The RAMSES mission to the asteroid Apophis will launch in 2028 to meet the asteroid before its close encounter with Earth.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Watch the Young Moon Greet Mercury at Sunset
On February 18th, the willowy crescent has a close shave with Mercury, so close that it occults the planet from some U.S. cities.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Bursts as "Ice Volcano" Erupts
After a recent explosive outburst, Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is bright enough to see in a medium-sized telescope.
Explore the Night with Bob King
New Kreutz Comet C/2026 A1 May Dazzle
A distant Kreutz comet heading our way may grow a glorious tail in April.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Starlight Deprivation Syndrome
Feeling sluggish and crabby? Got cloudy skies? You might be suffering from SDS.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Nights with Mira, a Most Wonderful Star
Mira the Wonderful is back! Of course, it's always been there, but now it's near maximum brightness and easily visible with the unaided eye.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Two New CubeSats to Monitor Nearby Stars and Distant Black Holes
Two new smallsat missions, named SPARCS and BlackCAT, promise to examine stellar flares and explosions in the early universe.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Pandora Mission Launches to Explore Atmospheres on Alien Worlds
NASA's new, small observatory — launched successfully on January 11th — has a big mission: to characterize exoplanet atmospheres.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Big and Bright, Jupiter Beckons in January
Jupiter's having a special moment! Don't miss the giant planet at its best when it reaches opposition this week.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
A New Year of Star-Camping
For 2026, I want to be more myself — less stress and rumination, more centeredness and joy — and that’s going to necessitate a lot more time beneath the stars.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Spaceflight for Astronomy — A Look Back and Ahead
The highlights of spaceflight in 2025 have included missions to explore the Moon, Mars, and the Sun — and more is coming in the New Year.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Explore Orion's Massive New Stars with Binoculars
Waves of recent star formation have made Orion winter's most scintillating constellation. You can see how it all came to be.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks December 13-14
Great news! We'll have dark skies for the year's richest meteor shower.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory Celebrates 30 Years in Space
The groundbreaking mission designed to observe our Sun and its interactions with Earth celebrates three decades in space this week.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Gift of Warmth (and Whimsy)
An idea for the stubborn winter stargazer on your holiday list (especially if it's you!)
