Night Sky Network Articles

The annual Perseid meteor shower is scheduled to peak this August 11-12. Cross your fingers for good weather, find a nice dark spot to bring a blanket or lounge chair, and get ready to relax and spot some meteors.

Look to the skies all summer long for a Hero and a Crown - and a potential recurring nova.

Solstices were some of our earliest astronomical observations, celebrated throughout history via many summer and winter celebrations.

In the final Circumpolar Constellations installment, learn about objects in Cepheus, Draco, and Ursa Major, and how to find them in June's Night Sky Notes!

Do you want to peer deeper into the night sky? Are you feeling the urge to buy a telescope? There are so many options for budding astronomers that choosing one can be overwhelming. A first telescope should be easy to…

Were you inspired by the solar eclipse to become an amateur astronomer? If so, here are some high-level tips on how to get started, from Night Sky Notes!

We continue Citizen Science Month with these ongoing NASA projects! Remember: everybody can participate in science – not just professional scientists. Although it is referred to as citizen science, people from around the globe can participate. In fact, many valuable…

A spectacular eclipse will sweep across North America on April 8, 2024! Enjoy these free resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific!

April is Citizen Science Month at NASA. Here are some projects that you take part in during the eclipse on April 8th, and beyond!

Partner with NASA's Solar System Ambassadors and Night Sky Network and help bring the wonders of NASA science down to Earth!