North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern ...

Venus is now shining brightly as the “Evening Star” after sunset. It will reach its highest in August and peak brightness in September and it dominates the night sky.

Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.

This evening display will continue through the summer, with Venus reaching its peak brightness in mid-September. After that, ...

As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.

In early April, we could possibly enjoy a bright comet shortly after sunset. It’s known as C/2026 A1 (MAPS). It’ll make an extremely close pass to the sun on April 4. The comet is currently a faint ...

Even after sunset, temperatures can remain extremely high during heatwaves, making it unsafe to spend prolonged time outdoors ...