This rare alignment unfolds low in the western sky during twilight, 30-45 minutes after sunset, where the brilliant white glow of Venus meets the subtler orange-white shimmer of Mercury.
JWST spots most distant galaxy ever, pushing the limits of the observable universe The galaxy MoM-z14 could offer clues to ...
Deneb, Vega and Altair are among the brightest stars in the night sky. Astrophotographer Osama Fathi captured a gorgeous view ...
Earth's moon is both the brightest and the largest object in the night sky, in terms of apparent size, making it a ...
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Our readers' favorite beginner astronomy books
The September 2025 issue featured "A guide to beginner's guides," a reminiscence and description of some the books for astronomy beginners that Contributing Editor Raymond Shubinski recommends or ...
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