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Jan 11

The Best Stargazing of 2022 Includes Eclipses, Meteor Showers, and a Line of 5 Planets

This year, there's an endless universe of things to see, even with the naked eye.

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Jan 11

Meteor Showers Will Put on Stunning Shows in 2022. Here's How to See Them All.

There are a lot of meteor showers worth your time in 2022.

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Jan 5

January Is Full of Gorgeous Views of the Planets for Stargazers

Here are all the beautiful sights you'll find in the night sky throughout the month of January.

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Dec 12, 2021

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Week

The Geminid meteor shower will be one of the best of the year if not the best. You don't want to miss this one.

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Dec 6, 2021

A Comet & the Year's Best Meteor Shower Among the Top Stargazing Events in December

Catch a meteor shower, the moon interacting with planets, and Comet Leonard are must-see events this month.

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Dec 2, 2021

A Total Solar Eclipse Is Taking Place This Week, and You Can Watch It with NASA

The total solar eclipse on December 4 will be visible across Antarctica.

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Nov 18, 2021

The Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse in 580 Years Arrives Overnight Tonight

You'll have to be out late (or early) on Friday, November 19, to catch this one.

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Nov 16, 2021

The Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight. Here's How to See its Shooting Stars.

The Leonid meteor shower will reach its peak the night of November 16 into the morning of November 17.

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Nov 10, 2021

Stream the Northern Lights from Your Home Tonight (and Every Night)

Can't make it to Alaska? Watch the northern lights from your couch instead.

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Nov 4, 2021

Northern Lights Were Seen as Far South as California Last Night After 'Cannibal' CME

A solar storm led to gorgeous views of the northern lights, including views in the northern US.

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Oct 29, 2021

The Northern Lights May Be Visible Over Parts of the U.S. on Halloween Weekend

The northern lights might be visible Saturday morning and night.

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Oct 27, 2021

NASA Is Taking a Life-Size Perseverance Rover & Ingenuity Helicopter Across the U.S.

NASA will offer an opportunity to see a life-size version of the rover in person.