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3 bright planets light up June's night sky — Here's where and when to look

By Joe Rao published

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.

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May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026

By Anthony Wood published

The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.

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A castle ruin is in the foreground of the image with a subtle pink hued sky and a bright full moon.

Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon

By Tariq Malik last updated

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

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Night sky June 2026: What you can see tonight

By Jules-Pierre Malartre last updated

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

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a blue-colored full moon

Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting?

By Doris Elin Urrutia published

What is it about the Blue Moon that inspires us to write songs and name beers after it?

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a blue moon in the center of a vector image of a laptop with "live" written in the top right corner. in the background is a view from Earth from space.

Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

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).

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The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May

By Anthony Wood published

The second full moon of May takes to the night sky tonight. Here's what to expect.

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Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it?

By Anthony Wood published

Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend.

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Manhattanhenge 2026 begins tonight: Here's when and where to see the sunset spectacle

By Joe Rao last updated

Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.

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A nebula scene is shown with swirling clouds of brown, red and orange. Blue and white stars can be seen dotted throughout.

Astrophotographer spends 115 hours capturing Horsehead Nebula in striking detail with backyard telescope

By Anthony Wood published

The Horsehead Nebula cuts a dark silhouette against glowing clouds in the constellation Orion.

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