The Red Planet comes closest to Earth, disappears behind the Moon in an occultation, and finally reaches opposition in the ...

January 2025 will be an excellent opportunity to spot Mars and some of its details with a medium-sized telescope!

After hours: January 10 at 4:02:40 PM EST Loading Chart for OEC ...

Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

Welcome to WTOP’s inaugural monthly feature of “What’s up in the sky?” Here’s what D.C. stargazers can watch for regarding ...

After hours: January 8 at 6:16:31 PM EST Loading Chart for ORN ...

The Fallen Sky takes us on a similar journey as Cokinos turns his eye to meteorites and the host of famous and quirky characters who searched, and continue to search, for them. He provides a history ...

This month, four bright planets greet you in the early evening. Venus and Saturn cozy up on the 17th and 18th, while Mars is at its brightest in the past two years. The Moon occults Mars for those in ...

Discover the red planet like never before! This month offers a unique opportunity to witness Mars in stunning detail. From ...

The familiar zodiac constellations are defined by Earth’s motion around the sun, but they don’t define your fate ...

But the bright lights videotaped by Hogan in the night sky might not have been an aircraft at all, but the constellation Orion, some experts say. Hogan’s post on X now comes with a footnote from ...

Maybe you received a telescope during the holiday season, or perhaps you’ve gifted yourself with a scope. I want you to get ...