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2020 Full Moon Calendar
The full moon happens once a month. Find out when.
Night sky, December 2020: What you can see this month [maps]
Find out what's up in your night sky during December 2020 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
Best night sky events of December 2020 (stargazing maps)
See what's up in the night sky for December 2020, including stargazing events and the moon's phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software.
The brightest planets in December's night sky: How to see them (and when)
Here's how to see planets visible in December's night sky.
Exclusive: Emmy-winning visual effects legend Dan Curry beams into his new book 'Star Trek: The Artistry of Dan Curry'
Curry recalls his 18-year "Star Trek" odyssey captured in Titan's new coffee table volume

The Arecibo Telescope Has Collapsed
The Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed less than two weeks after officials announced it was too dangerous to repair. The post The Arecibo Telescope Has Collapsed appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
China Lands Ambitious Sample-Return Mission on the Moon
The aim of China's Chang'e 5 mission is to return samples of lunar soil to Earth by the end of 2020. The post China Lands Ambitious Sample-Return Mission on the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
December 2020: A Busy Month
Step outside after sunset this month to spot Jupiter and Saturn's dramatic pairing, 2020's best meteor shower, and more! The post December 2020: A Busy Month appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
The Eventual Fate of Our Solar System
Have you ever wondered about the future of our solar system? Astronomers have predicted the effect of the Sun's expansion on its planets. The post The Eventual Fate of Our Solar System appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Meet Capella, the Goat Star
Capella is the sixth-brightest star in the sky — and it's more than one star! The main two stars in the system are near-twins, bright yellow giants. The post Meet Capella, the Goat Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Chang’e-5 successfully lands on moon to collect youngest lunar samples
China’s Chang’e-5 has successfully landed on the moon in a major step towards obtaining the youngest lunar samples so far collected and delivering them to Earth. SpaceNews
Blue Origin creates advisory board
Blue Origin is establishing a board of advisors, whose members include a former Air Force secretary and former NASA center directors, to guide the company on its long-term vision of space development. SpaceNews
Taking out the trash: One man’s mission to tidy up the space environment
SpaceNews contributor Leonard David discussed space debris and other issues with Moriba Jah, associate professor at The University of Texas at Austin, a specialist on space situational awareness, space traffic monitoring, and the hazard of orbital debris. SpaceNews
NASA weighing options for future planetary radar capabilities after Arecibo
With the Arecibo radio telescope set to be decommissioned, NASA is beginning to consider options for future planetary radar capabilities, including potential cooperation with the U.S. Space Force. SpaceNews
2020 SpaceNews Awards Virtual Event
Join us Monday, Dec. 14 as we reveal the winners of the 2020 SpaceNews Awards for Excellence & Innovation. This one-hour live event features a panel discussion with four of this year's honorees. You won't want to miss this lively discussion of 2020's key accomplishments and what lies ahead for civil, commercial and military space. […]