Venus and the moon made quite a pair during a conjunction on Jan. 3, 2025, and we've got the photos to prove it.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

The key to spotting a moon halo is having clear sky conditions with only a thin layer of cirrus clouds–if thicker clouds are present at lower levels, they will obscure the halo effect, explains Treehugger.

East Bay stargazers are in for a special celestial treat with this year’s full wolf moon on Monday night if the weather forecast holds up. The moon will pass directly in front of Mars, combining with the bright star Pollux to create a stunning view.