SUNSET: 
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
First Private Space Telescope Launches Successfully
A small space telescope may signal a big new trend for modern astronomy.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Lure of the Obscure — Andromeda's Parachute and Dracula's Chivito
Observers can't resist the challenge of seeking faint objects with curious names. We go deep and visit two — Andromeda's Parachute and Dracula's Chivito.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Comet K1/ATLAS Crumbles, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Delights
Watch an Oort Cloud comet disintegrate before your eyes. Meanwhile, interstellar intruder 3I/ATLAS is brighter than expected.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
ESCAPADE Mission Launches for a Long Trip to Mars
A small but unique mission to Mars is taking an innovative path to reach the Red Planet in late 2027.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Double Solar Eruptions Spark Widespread Aurora
Last night's aurora painted the sky in reds, greens and even oranges. It's expected to return tonight!
Explore the Night with Bob King
See Saturn's Rings at Their Thinnest
Saturn's as edgy as it'll get for the next 13 years. With special visual treats in store, here's what to keep eyes on the planet this month.
Astronomy Heaven: Sky & Telescope Tours Chile
Sky & Telescope's Chile tour offered magnificent views of the southern sky, professional observatories, and one of the world’s most remarkable deserts.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Stargazing Opportunities Lost and Found
Observing obstacles plague all amateur astronomers, but when the chance arises, we can still embrace unanticipated wonder.
Explore the Night with Bob King
All Eyes on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
An alien comet will soon depart from the Sun's glare and enter the morning sky. It may be even brighter than expected, so get ready for the observing opportunity of a lifetime.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Dip a Toe in the Orionid Meteor Stream on Oct. 20-21
Circumstances are ideal for watching debris from Halley's Comet set the morning sky ablaze.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Get Thee to a Dark Sky Site!
The experience of truly dark skies is one that no one should miss.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Two Bright Comets Converge on Northern Hemisphere Skies
After a dearth of bright comets earlier this year, we look forward to an exciting month ahead.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
NASA's VIPER Mission Has Found Another Ride to the Moon
VIPER, a water-seeking rover, has gotten a new lease on life, with a new launch vehicle and lander announced by NASA.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
NASA Launches Three Missions to Observe the Sun
A new heliophysics mission seeks to unlock the secrets of the region where the solar wind collides with cosmic radiation.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Australian Astronomer Discovers Back-to-back Novae!
John Seach hit the jackpot, discovering novae in both Centaurus and Sagittarius within a day of each other.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Last Call for a Remarkable Titan Shadow Transit
Titan joins its shadow for a "grand finale" this October.
Explore the Night with Bob King
New Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) Pops Out from Behind the Sun
Ukrainian amateur discovers a bright, new comet now in the evening sky.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Why We Look Up: Simply Stargazing
Whether you end up catching a falling star or not, meteor shower vigils offer time with the stars.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Sweet Prospects for Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6)
A promising comet could reach naked-eye brightness next month. Here's how to track it.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Jupiter-bound Probe Flies By Venus
The European spacecraft en route to Jupiter, named JUICE, completed its only flyby of the planet Venus
