Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Astrophotographer captures colossal 'Godzilla' plasma cloud stalking the edge of the sun (video)
Remarkable backyard footage captures giant solar prominence and streams of coronal rain flowing along the sun's magnetic field lines.
Aurora alert! 4 Earth-bound CMEs could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight
Heads up aurora chasers! We could be in for a show! Multiple CMEs are en route and could spark strong geomagnetic storm conditions and auroras deep into mid latitudes.
Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights
A trio of major solar flares triggered radio blackouts across Earth and may spark impressive northern lights as possible solar storms head our way.
Northern lights forecast - Aurora season winds down as summer twilight takes over
Persistent twilight is making aurora viewing increasingly difficult across the northern latitudes, bringing our nightly forecast updates to a seasonal close until autumn.
Starlink satellite train: how to see and track it in the night sky
Reference Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look.
Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.
Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream
Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).
Perseid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see it
Reference The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year.
Northern lights may be visible in several US states tonight as 3 CMEs race toward Earth
Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.
New moon calendar 2026: When is the next new moon?
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2026 guide.
I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrong
Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.
Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine May 15-17
A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.
Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights tonight
An M5.7 solar flare triggered radio blackouts over the Atlantic.
Satellite spies one of Russia's most active volcanoes melting snow from the inside out
Fresh satellite images reveal volcanic heat melting snow around Russia's relentless Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Don't miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, locations and tips
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of May 6.
Watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 online tonight with these livestreams
Watch Eta Aquarid meteors streak across the sky live from observatories and sky cams around the world.
Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 — Where, when and how to see it
Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.
Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career'
An unusually powerful pulsating aurora display lit up skies over Arctic Norway for nearly three hours during a colossal geomagnetic storm.
Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth
The twin eruptions briefly disrupted radio signals across the dayside of Earth.
Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams
Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.
Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.
