Latest articles by Anthony Wood
Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space
The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.
Don't miss the waxing moon swing by the Beehive star cluster March 27
The moon will sweep past the 1,000-strong stellar beehive overnight on March 27-28.
Jupiter and the moon take a sunset stroll tonight. Here's how to see it
The king of the planets meets a waxing half moon at sunset on March 26.
A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'
"For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".
A car-sized asteroid is heading toward Earth for a flyby later tonight: Here's what you need to know
The asteroid will make a close approach to Earth just three days following its discovery.
Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky
Here's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun.
Rare daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Texas: Here's where to find them
The fireball shattered with the force of 26 tons of TNT, potentially spreading shards over a swathe of Texas land.
Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo
A massive stellar wind bubble sculpts the nebula into the shape of the Norse god's famous helmet.
See the delicate crescent moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades tonight
The Pleiades is a 1,000-strong open star cluster in the constellation Taurus.
Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face tonight— here's how to see it
Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.
Ohio fireball may have dropped meteorites between Akron and Canton — should you pick it up if you find one?
The rare meteor exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT.
New moon of March 2026 brings stunning views of Jupiter, Venus, zodiacal light and more this week
Winter constellations shine defiantly in the face of spring as galaxy season and zodiacal light beckon.
Rare daytime fireball spotted from orbit as residents report powerful sonic boom
No major meteor showers are active at this time.
Astrophotographer spends nearly 70 hours capturing a delicate blue nebula in Orion (photo)
Astrophotographer Emil Andronic captured a gorgeous blue reflection nebula glowing inside the red clouds of Orion's Head in the constellation Orion.
Galaxy season: Spring brings deep space wonder to the northern hemisphere night sky
Spring skies reveal some of the best galaxies visible to backyard telescopes.
The March full moon glows red through Saharan dust in eerie composite view
Saharan dust and atmospheric filtering combined to give the moon a dramatic red hue.
Bus-sized asteroid will fly past Earth tonight mere days after being discovered. Here's what to expect
Asteroid 2026 EG1 was discovered on March 8, less than one week ago.
The moon hits its third quarter phase tomorrow! Here's what you need to know
A spot of early morning astronomy anyone?
Jupiter appears to change direction in the night sky tonight: Here's why
The change is subtle and happens over many nights.
April full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Pink Moon
Your guide to April's full Pink Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo
The nebula was formed when a star went supernova 5,000 light-years from Earth.
March is a great time to spot the odd glow of zodiacal light. Here's how to see it
The zodiacal light is at its most visible on the nights surrounding the spring and autumn equinoxes.
The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world
From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.
