Sky & Telescope https://skyandtelescope.org/ Explore the universe with Sky & Telescope - your ultimate source for stargazing, celestial events, and the latest astronomy news Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:09:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 When you head outdoors tonight, take Sky & Telescope's Sky Tour astronomy podcast with you for a guided tour to the night sky. Learn what constellations are visible, find out where and when you'll see the planets, and catch each month's celestial highlights, from meteor showers to eclipses. American Astronomical Society false episodic American Astronomical Society AAS Sky Publishing, LLC, All Rights Reserved. 506450 AAS Sky Publishing, LLC, All Rights Reserved. 506450 podcast Discover the night sky with Sky & Telescope's J. Kelly Beatty Sky & Telescope http://skyandtelescope.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/SkyTourPodcastCover.png https://skyandtelescope.org TV-G Monthly Rogue Saturn Discovered Floating Through the Milky Way https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/rogue-saturn-discovered-floating-through-the-milky-way/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/rogue-saturn-discovered-floating-through-the-milky-way/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:14:33 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507551000 Astronomers have measured the mass of a free-floating planet for the first time. Comparable to Saturn, it’s surprisingly massive for such rogue worlds.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/rogue-saturn-discovered-floating-through-the-milky-way/feed/ 0 A New Year of Star-Camping https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/a-new-year-of-star-camping/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/a-new-year-of-star-camping/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:02:53 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507550730 For 2026, I want to be more myself — less stress and rumination, more centeredness and joy — and that’s going to necessitate a lot more time beneath the stars.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/a-new-year-of-star-camping/feed/ 0 Not Every Galaxy Has a Central Black Hole https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/not-every-galaxy-gets-a-black-hole/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/not-every-galaxy-gets-a-black-hole/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507550140 Many less massive galaxies appear to lack something astronomers thought was ubiquitous: a central, supermassive black hole.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/not-every-galaxy-gets-a-black-hole/feed/ 0 This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 2 – 11 https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-january-2-11/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-january-2-11/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:09:00 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507550779 The bright Moon shines over Jupiter, Pollux and Castor on Friday evening the 2nd, then
groups right up among them on Saturday the 3rd.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-january-2-11/feed/ 0 The Best Meteor Showers in 2026 https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/the-best-meteor-showers-in-2026/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/the-best-meteor-showers-in-2026/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:50:27 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507550606 The Quadrantids and Eta Aquariids will have Moon trouble in 2026, but the beloved Perseids and Geminids should be glorious.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/the-best-meteor-showers-in-2026/feed/ 2 Native American Full Moon Names for 2026 https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/native-american-full-moon-names/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/native-american-full-moon-names/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0000 http://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255469419 Native American tribes each had their own full Moon names — we introduce the most commonly used ones and the traditions behind them.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/native-american-full-moon-names/feed/ 5 January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/astronomy-podcasts/sky-tour-podcast-january-2026/ https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/astronomy-podcasts/sky-tour-podcast-january-2026/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507550634 In this month’s episode, start with one of the year’s best meteor showers, then spend some time with Jupiter, and check out a mythical queen and hunter who have ego problems. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/astronomy-podcasts/sky-tour-podcast-january-2026/feed/ 2 In this month’s episode, start with one of the year’s best meteor showers, then spend some time with Jupiter, and check out a mythical queen and hunter who have ego problems. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. Let’s go on a 13-minute tour of “what’s up” in the June nighttime sky. This month we’ll celebrate the Sun’s solstice; follow the Moon through all its phases and close encounters; track down a couple of faint constellations; and shine a spotlight on the star Arcturus. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode. American Astronomical Society January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion full false 15:30 Tour 15 of the Brightest Stars on New Year's Eve (VIDEO) https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/tour-15-of-the-brightest-stars-on-new-years-eve-video/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/tour-15-of-the-brightest-stars-on-new-years-eve-video/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507461547 Tour 15 of the sky's brightest stars all in one night on this New Year's Eve! This interactive Worldwide Telescope video will show you the way.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/tour-15-of-the-brightest-stars-on-new-years-eve-video/feed/ 3 Passing Baby Stars Lock Arms in Rare Astronomical Find https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/passing-baby-stars-lock-arms-in-rare-astronomical-find/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/passing-baby-stars-lock-arms-in-rare-astronomical-find/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:01:57 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507549984 Astronomers have discovered a bridge of gas and dust between two protostars, the signature of a close encounter 15,000 years ago.

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]]> https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/passing-baby-stars-lock-arms-in-rare-astronomical-find/feed/ 0 Spaceflight for Astronomy — A Look Back and Ahead https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/spaceflight-for-astronomy-a-look-back-and-ahead/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/spaceflight-for-astronomy-a-look-back-and-ahead/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://skyandtelescope.org/?p=255507548987 The highlights of spaceflight in 2025 have included missions to explore the Moon, Mars, and the Sun — and more is coming in the New Year.

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