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- Rediscover the Night Sky: 6 Things You’re Missing Because of Light Pollution April 13, 2026If you’ve ever stepped outside at night and looked up, it probably felt like you were seeing the night sky. A few bright stars, maybe a familiar constellation or two, and that’s it. For most people, that is the night sky they know, but it’s only a small fraction of what’s actually there. Over time,... […]Ashley Northcotte
- My Astrophotography Processing Workflow in PixInsight & Photoshop April 2, 2026In this guide, I’m going to walk you through my current astrophotography processing workflow from start to finish. The biggest thing I want you to take away isn’t just what tools to use, but when to use them. If you’re looking for a PixInsight processing tutorial that is actually easy to follow, this guide will... […]Trevor Jones
- The Best Weather Apps for Astronomy March 12, 2026A good weather app can save you a lot of frustration when you’re planning a night under the stars. The best weather apps for astronomy go beyond a basic clear-or-cloudy forecast, helping you check things like cloud cover, seeing, transparency, wind, humidity, and even smoke before you drag all your gear outside. If you spend... […]Trevor Jones
NASA Solar System & Beyond
- NASA Invites Media to Latvia Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony April 16, 2026The Republic of Latvia will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 9 a.m. EDT Monday, April 20, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Dace Melbārde, Latvia’s minister for education and science; Jānis Beķeris, chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the United States; and […]Elizabeth Shaw
- At the Edge of Light April 16, 2026In this photo taken on April 6, 2026, a portion of the Moon’s far side is seen along the terminator—the boundary between lunar day and night—where low-angle sunlight casts long shadows across the surface. A section of Orientale Basin is visible along the upper right portion of the lunar disk, its structure subtly revealed under […]Monika Luabeya
- Eyeing the Richat Structure April 16, 2026The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when viewed from space.
Sky & Telescope
- What Were the Flashes That Artemis 2 Astronauts Saw? April 16, 2026The crew of Artemis 2 reported six flashes of light while passing behind the Moon. We've seen those kinds of flashes before. The post What Were the Flashes That Artemis 2 Astronauts Saw? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.David L. Chandler
- See the Moon Hide Regulus, the Stellar Heart of the Lion April 15, 2026Watch Regulus disappear and reappear before your eyes during its last North American occultation in the current cycle. The post See the Moon Hide Regulus, the Stellar Heart of the Lion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King
- Planets Collide Around Young, Sun-like Star April 13, 2026Astronomers have uncovered evidence that two planets collided around a young star, revealing how giant impacts sculpt baby solar systems. The post Planets Collide Around Young, Sun-like Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Arielle Frommer