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By Dustin Nelson

The Northern Lights Will Be Visible Over the U.S. Tonight. Here's How to See It.

You may have a couple of chances to see the display this week in the northern parts of the country.

By Dustin Nelson

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Jupiter, Saturn, & the Moon Will Form a Tight Triangle Tonight. Here's How to See It.

Get ready to see the two biggest planets in the solar system dance with the moon.

By Dustin Nelson

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By Dustin Nelson

NASA Shared Gorgeous New Images of Jupiter & Europa From the Hubble Telescope

The image shows a moon and three big storms.

By Dustin Nelson

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Potential Sign of Life Found in the Clouds of Venus

Researchers have found phosphine, a potential indicator of life on Earth's sister planet.

By Dustin Nelson

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By Dustin Nelson

The Moon and Venus Will Come Together Sunday Night. Here's How to See It.

See the two objects get close this weekend.

By Dustin Nelson

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By Dustin Nelson

Now's a Great Time to See Mars in the Night Sky. Here's What to Look For.

The red planet is shining bright in late 2020. Here's why you should get out and see it.

By Dustin Nelson

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Mars and the Moon Will Align in the Sky This Weekend. Here's When & How to See It.

From your viewpoint, they're almost going to touch.

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Close Encounters Between Planets Will Make September Great for Stargazing. See It All.

What to look for when you're taking advantage of this month's ideal stargazing weather.

By Dustin Nelson

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Saturn, Jupiter & the Moon Form a Triangle in the Sky This Weekend. Here's How to See It.

For the second time this month, the moon will have back-to-back conjunctions with Saturn and Jupiter.

By Dustin Nelson

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You Can Follow NASA's Perseverance Rover Through Space in Real Time

The rover launched in July, but you can see how far it's gone already through a NASA app.

By Dustin Nelson

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You Can Easily Go on a Great Stargazing Road Trip From These U.S. Cities

No matter where you are in the US, you're not far from an amazing stargazing experience.

By Dustin Nelson

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Hubble Snapped a Picture of Comet NEOWISE Leaving the Solar System

The Hubble Space Telescope has shared up-close images of Comet NEOWISE, which passed Earth earlier this summer.

By Dustin Nelson

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