Venus, now an "evening star," remains the brightest object in the sky after the moon, while Jupiter shines higher above it ...

A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing ...

A delicate crescent moon pairs with brilliant Venus after sunset Monday, creating one of May 2026’s easiest and most beautiful skywatching events.

What do you see when you look up tonight?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Ask any stargazer for their top five sights and you’ll ...

Learn how to see Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, the crescent Moon, and the Gemini stars Pollux and Castor in June 2026's evening sky. Step outside after sunset this month and look west. Two of the brightest ...

The moon dances with the king of the planets, with the horizon as their stage.

Muslims around the world are preparing for the official sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon, which will determine when Eid Al-Adha 2026 begins. Astronomers expect the crescent moon marking the ...

Mercury reaches greatest elongation in the evening sky this month. Venus and Jupiter have a spectacular conjunction, and ...

Learn moon photography with a smartphone camera using simple night sky photography tips, zoom control, manual mode, tripod ...

Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month ...