We had just enough breaks in the clouds to enjoy the Mars-moon conjunction last night. I loved seeing the color contrast between the two celestial bodies, something you can really only appreciate when ...

Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones When you purchase ...

"Astro" Bob King is a freelance writer for the News Tribune. Read more of his work at astrobob.areavoices.com. The waning moon and Mars rise in tandem over Lake Superior from Duluth, Minn. last night.

December’s ‘Cold Moon’ supermoon was the last full moon of 2025, and on January 3 the ‘Wolf Moon’ will rise as the first full moon and supermoon of 2026. The moon is one of nature's wonders, but to ...

Last week, a new Readers Photo Challenge assignment of “night” was issued. I went over several possible techniques and subjects matter but left out any mention about an obvious subject of night ...