October’s moon is not actually larger or brighter than any other moon, but it may appear that way because it’s viewed near ...

Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s up in the sky?” February has a nice lineup of planets and some eye-catching ...

In June the approach between Venus and Jupiter culminates in the two brightest planets finally meeting over the western horizon. They begin the month 20 degrees apart in the west, with Jupiter ...

As it does, it will be draped in delicate hues of oranges, yellows and even pinks as it emerges from beneath the eastern horizon ... night will see a near-full moon occult Mars.

"With only a fleeting few minutes at my disposal, I seized the opportunity to capture the moon in all its ethereal beauty while it lingered near the horizon. Alas, the clouds soon gathered ...