Tag: winter sky
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A Full ‘Snow Moon’ Rise With A Royal Star: The Night Sky This Week
Overview: A Bright Winter Sky Show Emerges The night sky this week brings a luminous convergence: a full Snow Moon rising as a regal planet and sparkling star clusters share the scene. As winter tightens its grasp on the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon shifts from gibbous to full, lighting up cold evenings and drawing the…
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New Moon in January 2026: Prime Night Sky Viewing of Jupiter, Saturn, and Winter Stars
Overview: A January New Moon Setting the Stage for a Brilliant Winter Sky The first new moon of 2026 arrives on January 18, providing a brief window for stargazers to enjoy some of the most striking celestial neighbors in our night sky. The U.S. Naval Observatory notes that the new moon will occur at 2:52…
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New Moon January 2026: Jupiter, Saturn & Winter Stars Tonight
Overview: A New Moon Evening Skies Promise The new moon in January 2026 arrives with a celestial wink, offering dark skies ideal for stargazing. On January 18, the moon and sun align in conjunction, placing the moon in a position that gently dims its own glow and reveals a richer tapestry of planets and stars…
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Northern Lights Forecast: 15 States Could See Aurora Sunday Night
What to Expect for the Northern Lights on Sunday Night Skywatchers across the northern United States may be treated to a display of the Northern Lights this Sunday night. The latest forecast from the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) indicates elevated geomagnetic activity could push the aurora southward enough to become visible in a wide…
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Christmas 2025 Skywatching Guide: A Night Sky to Remember on Dec 25
Christmas 2025 Skywatching Guide: What to Look for on December 25 When December settles in and holiday lights glow, the winter night sky offers a different kind of magic. Whether you’re gathered with family after a festive meal or enjoying a quiet moment with friends, a little stargazing can turn Christmas into a shared, memorable…