SUNSET: 
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Two Missions Launch: One to See the Sun, the Other to See the Universe
A successful rocket launch takes two innovative space science satellites — NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions — to orbit.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Venus Sprints from “Evening Star” to “Morning Star”
As Venus departs dusk for dawn, here's how to never lose sight of it.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Intuitive Machines' Athena Lands on the Moon, Then Dies
Athena landed in the lunar south pole region but fell on its side. After its batteries quickly depleted, the mission ended.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Nights of Our Lives
The stars help us mark the time, but sometimes they also create a convergence of our past, present, and future selves.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Blue Ghost Lands on the Moon (Update: New Photo)
Blue Ghost makes a pinpoint landing on the surface of the Moon.
North to the Aurora!
If the aurora won't come to you, go to it. The story of my quest to see the polar lights.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Second Intuitive Machines Mission Heads to the Moon
The space company Intuitive Machines is making their second bid for the Moon, which includes the launch of the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment 1 (PRIME-1).
Explore the Night with Bob King
See Crescent Venus This Valentine's Day
In a delightful cosmic coincidence, Venus will shine brightest on Valentine's Day.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
New Rover Will Head to the Moon in VIPER's Place
The company Venturi Astrolab will take the slot left vacant on Griffin Mission One, which could head to the Moon later this year.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Best Double Stars in the Pleiades Cluster
Like a gift that keeps on giving, the Pleiades is also home to several fine double and triple stars for small telescopes. Plus, details of a rare comet occultation on Feb. 5.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Modest Expectations Give Rise to Delight
If we amateur astronomers lean into discovery, there's no limit to the breadth of wonder under a wide-open sky.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Planets “Parade” with Waxing Moon
The "planet parade" isn't over yet — the waxing Moon will pair with the planets in the coming week, with a pretty Venus-Moon pairing on February 1st.
Southern Stargazing with Jonathan Nally
Drift Along in Eridanus, the River Constellation
This meandering watercourse is the sixth largest constellation in the sky and holds galaxies aplenty.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Take a Look at R Leonis, Leo's Giant Ticker
Big, bright and red, the Mira variable R Leonis portends the Sun's fate. A pair of binoculars is all you need to get acquainted.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Witness the First-ever Sight and Sound Recording of a Meteorite Impact
To our best knowledge, the fall of last summer's Charlottetown meteorite stands as the only video-and-audio recording of a meteorite impact.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Comet ATLAS Caught in the Act of Disintegration
Nucleus falls to pieces, but the comet continues on!
Explore the Night with Bob King
Grab Your Binoculars for Comet ATLAS's Brief Sunset Show
Northern Hemisphere skywatchers can now spot this horizon-skirting comet. It's a beauty.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Heads to the Moon
The first two lunar missions of 2025 — Firefly's Blue Ghost and iSpace's second Hakuto R mission — are now headed to the Moon.
Explore the Night with Bob King
See January's "Planet Parade," plus Comet ATLAS Now Visible in Daylight
With lots of planets and a bright comet vying for our attention, January is an exciting month for skywatchers!
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
New Mercury Images from BepiColombo's Flyby
The BepiColombo mission has sent back one last preview before it enters orbit around its final destination: Mercury.
