Deep-sky photos for January 2025: Editor’s picks

Enjoy a video of some of January’s deep-sky photos and see more below. Stunning deep-sky photos from our community The EarthSky community has many talented astrophotographers who capture stunning images of the deep sky. We gathered some of our favorite deep-sky photos we received in January 2025 for you to enjoy. Do you have some … Read more

Latest sunrises late December and early January

View larger. | The shortest day is at the solstice. But many are surprised to learn that the latest sunrises come days or weeks after the solstice. This map shows the number of days between earliest sunset and latest sunrise, for various latitudes. And it shows the dates of these events. When is your latest … Read more

Mars is racing toward opposition in January 2025: Start watching now!

We have our best views of Mars only once every 2 years. And that time is fast approaching! Watch a replay of our livestream for more information about Mars. Mars can appear bright or faint in our sky. 2024 has been mostly a faint year, but Mars has been steadily brightening, and it’s very noticeable … Read more