Don't miss the waxing crescent moon shine alongside Spica and the stars of the constellation Virgo in the hours following sunset on July 30.

Pluto reaches opposition and the Moon waxes to First Quarter as shooting stars streak through the sky this week.

The next full moon is the buck moon, which will appear at its fullest on Thursday, July 10, at 4:36 p.m. ET, according to timeanddate.com. This should make for a spectacular sunset with the moon ...

Look west at sunset to find the razor-thin crescent moon hanging less than 10 degrees above the horizon. Regulus will appear as a blue-white point of light roughly 1 degree to the lower right of the moon 's glowing edge, becoming more prominent as the sun slips further below the horizon.

Stargazers, get ready to take in some awe-inspiring sights. This month offers a parade of star clusters, meteors, and various planet sightings, including the difficult-to-spot dwarf planet Pluto. Here’s what to look for in the July night sky. A globular cluster in prime view—July 1 The globular cluster Messier 22 (M22) reaches its highest point in the sky around midnight local time ...

The Moon is set to peak in illumination at 4:36 p.m. EDT, meaning the best times to view it will be the night before, on July 10, or after sunset on July 11.

The crescent moon will be visible 20 degrees above the western horizon at sunset on July 28, with Mars appearing as a bright point of light roughly four degrees to its upper right. Both Mars and the stars of the nearby constellation Virgo will grow more prominent as the glow of the setting sun gives way to the coming night.

The moon will be 99% full Friday night, and with mostly clear skies expected for Louisville in the evening, tonight is a good opportunity to view it.

June offers a packed night sky—planets, meteors, clusters, and a full moon. Whether you're up early or out late, there’s plenty to see. Catch Venus at its best before dawn on June 1, when it ...