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Join the World in Observing the Moon on September 19th
Disconnect from the digital world for a while — all you have to do is look up.
Second Bright Supernova in Spiral Galaxy NGC 7331 in a Year
A familiar galaxy in Pegasus hosts a supernova bright enough to see in a 4-inch telescope.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 11 – 20
Very low after sunset, the crescent Moon steps past Venus from Sunday to Monday. A couple days later, it steps past higher Antares.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 4 – 13
Venus is sinking down and away. The Sagittarius Teapot pours out its tea as summer nears its end. Saturn rises around nightfall and climbs high as night grows late.
Tuesday's Daytime Jupiter Occultation a Warm-Up for the "Big One"
A daytime occultation to whet your appetite for next month's spectacular show.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 28 – September 6
Venus and Spica finally have their conjunction just as they sink way down in twilight. After dark, Boötes and the Big Dipper have assumed their late-summer pose.
Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28
A near-total lunar eclipse wraps up August's trifecta of two major eclipses and the Perseids.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 21 – 30
The waxing Moon is on its way to a not-quite-total lunar eclipse Thursday the 27th. On Friday the 21st, it's still east of Antares in the evening sky.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 14 – 23
After eclipsing the Sun last Wednesday, the Moon returns to the evening sky as a crescent low in twilight. Watch it pass Venus, then Spica.
Did You See the Solar Eclipse? Here’s What We Saw, from Around the World
Sky & Telescope editors traveled the world, both literally and figuratively, to see the solar eclipse that darkened the world in the most magical way on August 12, 2026. Here are some of their stories.
A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower
With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year.
Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th
The only total solar eclipse of the year coincides with the Perseid meteor shower. Here's what you need to know to watch the eclipse.
Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online
View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful!
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16
In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse!
Plan for Next Year's Total Solar Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The longest total solar eclipse visible from land until 2114 will sweep across Spain and North Africa on August 2, 2027. Here’s how to choose where to watch it.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 31 – August 9
Once the bright Moon is out of the evening sky by Monday or so, use Altair high in the southeast to find little Delphinus and Sagitta roughly a fist at arm's length from it.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 24 – August 2
The waxing gibbous Moon passes Antares. Turn the Summer Triangle into the Summer Diamond. And as you snuggle into bed, would Vega land on your roof if it dropped out of the sky?
Comet 10P/Tempel Brightens, Sets Sail South
This periodic visitor is now bright enough to see in binoculars from a dark sky. We also report on a bright supernova in Ursa Major.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 17 – 26
The crescent Moon visits Venus in twilight. After dark, we're in the peak month for "the Orion of Summer" with its Cat's Eyes. And cold-weather Cassiopeia is already poking up.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 10 – 19
The bright, distinctive pattern of Upper Scorpius is on its best display in the south right after nightfall. Telescopic treasures await. In the west, Regulus now departs from Venus.
