There is something undeniably magical about a full moon rising. The glow feels brighter, the night air sharper, and for many of us, sleep suddenly feels just a little more elusive than usual. This ...

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 ...

Massachusetts residents might notice a bright red star close to the moon Monday night this week. That star is known as Antares, or alpha Scorpii, the most prominent star in the constellation Scorpius, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The full moon rises over a windmill in Consuegra, Toledo, ...