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What’s up in the sky for September 2025? Zodiacal light, Milky Way and Autumnal Equinox

Perseids to peak overnight, followed by bright Jupiter and Venus

What’s up in the sky for August 2025? ‘Summer Triangle,’ Perseid meteor shower and more

Full buck moon has chance to stun with orange, reddish color this week

What’s up in the sky for July 2025? Ruby red Antares star, Venus dims and much more

On June 30, commemorate the 10th anniversary of ‘Asteroid Day’

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How to — maybe — catch a glimpse of the northern lights this week

What’s up in the sky for June 2025? Arietid meteor shower, strawberry moon and much more

‘Smiley face’ alignment of moon and planets in view Friday morning

Will DC-area clouds block the view of this month’s full pink moon?

PHOTOS: Total lunar eclipse provides fantastic sky show

Stay awake! Total lunar eclipse visible above DC area early Friday morning

What’s up in the sky? March 2025 brings both total lunar and partial solar eclipse

What’s up in the sky? February 2025 lineup of planets, eye-catching alignments

‘Parade of planets’ dazzles in night sky — with a special, unexpected guest