A rare planetary alignment is lighting up the night sky—here’s how to see it
Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...
Bright stars to fill the sky in February
You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...
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"Dark oxygen" discovery upends centuries of scientific beliefs, textbooks to be rewritten
Certain metallic rocks seem to be making oxygen in the dark, without light or sunshine, at the bottom of the ocean.
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February skies of the Gulf Coast
Just east of Betelgeuse is the fine binocular cluster NGC 2244. But the much fainter Rosette Nebula that lies around the cluster shows up nicely in this fine photo of it by EAAA member James Schultz.
2025 Planet parade continues: How and when to see the planets align in the night sky
A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to SkyatNightMagazine. We'll see six planets in the first part of February – ...
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There's Still Time to Spot Six Planets in a Spectacular Planet Parade This Week
Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but get a telescope and you can spot Neptune and Uranus.
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Short story: Saturn’s orbit, by Juliet Blythe
"The hem of her dress fluttering in the hint of a sea breeze": a bitter-sweet summer friendship The post Short story: ...
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One of the Best Ways to Experience the Northern Lights Is With an Astronomer at Sea — Here's What It's Like
From innovative local cuisine to expert-led astronomy sessions, this Arctic voyage on Hurtigruten reimagines Northern Lights viewing at sea.