If you’re a night owl, the 79.5% moon will be in conjunction with Jupiter in the early hours of Feb. 27 (around 01:30 AM ET).

Find out what's up in your night sky during February 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Watching or studying the stars has always been a beloved tradition. Ancient civilizations recognized celestial patterns as forms of navigation, storytelling and entertainment. Fast forward to today, ...

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Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...