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Joe Rao

Joe Rao

Columnist / Meteorologist at SPACE.com

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  • English
Covering topics
  • Meteorology
  • Space Exploration

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Recent Articles

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A weather satellite 22,000 miles above Earth saved my 2026 total solar eclipse cruise on the Medi...

Meteorologist and skywatcher Joe Rao took to sea aboard the cruise ship Le Boréal to watch the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what it was like.
about 2 months ago
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The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch

Venus dominates the evening sky while Mercury and Jupiter stage a beautiful dawn pairing you won't want to miss.
3 months ago
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Beyond the Perseids — 6 meteor showers worth watching this summer

The Perseids may steal the spotlight, but six lesser-known meteor showers could also light up summer skies.
3 months ago
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Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. He...

Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17.
3 months ago
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The second Manhattanhenge of 2026 occurs this week: When and where ...

Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.
3 months ago
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What did the night sky look like on the 1st Independence Day 250 ye...

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, here's what Benjamin Franklin and other colonists would have seen when they looked up on July 4, 1776.
3 months ago
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July's planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one sta...

Venus dominates the evening sky while Saturn, Mars and Uranus put on a show for early risers.
4 months ago
space.com

Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky

Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake — and this summer is the perfect time to find it.
4 months ago
space.com

Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sun...

Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.
4 months ago
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Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a stunning planet parade throug...

Three planets, two stars and one moon create a spectacular June sky show.
4 months ago
space.com

Venus and a razor-thin moon steal the show after sunset tonight

Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.
5 months ago