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How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30
By Jamie Carter published
A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.

3 planets will line up in the night sky tonight: Here's where to look for the mini planetary parade
By Anthony Wood published
Don't miss Jupiter, Venus and Mercury create a dazzling line in the western sky at sunset tonight.

What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight?
By Anthony Wood published
Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26

Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it's lowest price since January!
By Harry Bennett published
Deals Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.

Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them
By Anthony Wood published
Here's when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May's first quarter moon phase.

Don't wait for the full moon: Here's when the moon looks best through a telescope
By Joe Rao published
Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky's best telescope targets.

An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky'
By Keith Cooper published
A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that "red lights" appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.

The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it?
By Anthony Wood published
The moon will pass in front of Regulus for some observers on May 23, blocking its light.
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