Greg Redfern

Sky watchers in the D.C. region may get another chance to see aurora Wednesday night after a dazzling show of northern lights Tuesday.

There’s another possibility for aurora sightings in the D.C. area beginning Tuesday night. Here’s how to possibly see the northern lights.

In addition to the wonderful sky sights of November we have an extra bonus — the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora, Thursday night and perhaps the next few nights.

Let’s hope for the forecasted clear skies Wednesday night as we will want to see a lunar showpiece — the closest and brightest moon for 2025 — a full hunter’s supermoon.

Let’s hope for clear skies Monday night as we will want to see a nice celestial event: a full harvest supermoon.

The autumnal equinox means cooler and longer nights with colorful sights. Shenandoah National Park offers the best of both.

The color of last month’s full strawberry moon as it was rising was impressive, and we may get a repeat this month. Here’s how to see this week’s full buck moon.

The Vera Rubin Observatory unveiled its first images on Monday, showcasing its record-breaking 3,200-megapixel camera. This revolutionary telescope will map the night sky, research dark matter and uncover cosmic surprises nightly.

Aurora conditions may be strong enough over the next few nights that the northern lights could be seen visually and with cameras. Here’s when to look up and gaze at the sky.

Aurora conditions may be strong enough over the next few nights that the northern lights could be seen visually and with cameras. Here’s when to look up and gaze at the sky.