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Fomalhaut, the 'solitary' star, announces the arrival of autumn in the night sky. Here's how to see it

If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title ...

Hanle protects its dark skies and builds a future on stargazing

Discover Hanle, India's first dark sky reserve, where stargazing fosters community, protects the environment, and boosts ...

Star Trek

They have been there for millennia, before the earth was born, taking light years to reach us. For all you know, that shining ...

Dubai skywatchers witness deep-sky wonders during Orionids meteor shower 2025

In addition to the meteor shower, the event featured a telescope observation session, where guests viewed Jupiter, Saturn, ...

Earth (kind of) has 2 moons, but you won't see it. What to know about Nevada's night sky

A viral claim says Earth has two moons — but does it really? Here’s what’s orbiting our planet and what Nevadans can actually ...
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Meteor shower and rare comet to light up western Colorado skies this week

Stargazers are in for a treat this week as the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak — with a rare appearance of Comet ...

As the Orionid meteor shower peaks, here’s how and when to see it

The Orionid meteor shower occurs annually, running from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7, according to the American Meteor Society. The group ...

Last chance tonight: two green comets light up the sky — see Lemmon and SWAN before they vanish for 1,150 years, here’s when to watch

Tonight, the sky will light up with a rare spectacle. Two bright green comets, C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN), are ...

Look up! Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight. Where to spot meteors in Indiana

The Orionid meteor shower is often seen near the Orion constellation, so look towards the southeast sky, as meteors can look ...