Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. On the first day of each month, I pick out North America’s ...

I think we know who's supplying the c(r)atering for this dance party. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The bright star Spica will ...

If you've never seen the moon occult a bright star, tonight (Feb. 2, 2026) could be a night to remember — if geography is kind to you. Skywatchers in parts of North America and northwest Africa will ...

Spring is a great time to observe star clusters, so tonight our target is the globular M68 in Hydra. Look south after sunset and you’ll find the eastern end of the Water Snake just below Virgo and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. From specific geographical areas, the waning gibbous moon ...