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Thursday

Venus and the Bright Star Antares Pair Up in the Night Sky Tonight

It'll be easy to spot the Earth's sister planet hanging out by a beautiful, bright star tonight.

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Tuesday

Jupiter, Saturn & the Moon Will Form a Small Triangle in the Sky This Week

The trio will be easily visible in the night sky this week.

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Oct 8

The Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Friday Night. Here's How to See It

It's not the most exciting meteor shower of the year, but now is the time to head out and see the Draconids.

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Oct 5

October's Night Sky Brings Gorgeous Views of Planets & a Few Meteor Showers

Four of the five naked-eye planets will be visible in October, along with a couple of tepid meteor showers.

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Oct 1

These Glass-Domed Cabins Let You Watch the Northern Lights in Bed

This travel package has glass-domed cabins with a once-in-a-lifetime view.

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Sep 15

Saturn, Jupiter & the Moon Will Form a Small Triangle in the Sky This Week

The three celestial objects will sit in close proximity for a couple of nights this week.

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Sep 8

You Have Another Chance to Watch a Spacewalk at the Space Station on Thursday

Two cosmonauts will travel outside the International Space Station this week, and NASA is streaming it.

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Sep 2

Here’s How to Watch the Latest Spacewalk on the Space Station Live

The pair of space station residents will be outside the ISS to being work on a new lab module.

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Aug 20

A Rare Blue Moon Will Sit Near Jupiter & Saturn This Weekend

The August full moon is a blue moon, but that does not mean it will be blue in color.

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Aug 19

Jupiter, Saturn & the Moon Will Get Close in the Night Sky on Friday

The trio will form a close-knit triangle in the night sky.

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Aug 19

Jupiter Will Be Bright & Beautiful Tonight. Here's How to See It

The solar system's biggest planet will be up all night and looking good.

Aug 16

Stargazers Just Got a New International Dark Sky Park

Go there and see the stars like never before.