SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this week
Another reason to look at the sky: The next SpaceX launch is coming up on April 22.
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Kids in these Valley areas are at highest risk of catching measles
Maricopa County tracks how many kids get vaccinated against the contagious disease. As outbreaks rise, these Zip codes are least-protected.
Shrooms are going mainstream, but science and regulation are lagging
It’s increasingly easier to get psilocybin mushrooms. But science hasn’t caught up to studying its effects.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare comet over Arizona!
Here’s how to see Comet C/2025 R3 in Arizona this week.
Firefly Alpha rocket launch could be visible in Arizona tonight
The latest launch from California could light up the night sky on Wednesday.
Will tonight’s SpaceX launch be visible in Phoenix?
Look to the skies to see the jellyfish-shaped phenomenon.
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Arizona saw northern lights Monday. Can you see it again tonight?
We got a faint view of the aurora borealis on Monday.
When to see Arizona’s first supermoon of 2026 this weekend
It’s a bright start to the year’s skywatching calendar.
When to see Arizona’s biggest stargazing events in 2026
A full year of astronomical spectacles awaits skywatchers.
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Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend. How to see it in Arizona
The year’s biggest meteor shower brings the brightest fireballs of 2025 in December.
When to see the final supermoon of 2025 in Arizona tonight
The December full moon will light up the sky Thursday night. Here’s when to see it.
Can you see the northern lights in Arizona again tonight?
Don’t count on it.
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See spectacular photos of the northern lights over Arizona
Across the state, the aurora borealis lit up the desert skies.
When to see the closest supermoon of 2025 in Arizona tonight
November’s full moon is the brightest of 2025. Here’s what time it occurs Wednesday night.
Arizona study of ‘Jedi Mind Fuck’ mushroom to start by end of year
The study, the first in the nation to study the effect of whole mushrooms on PTSD, won FDA approval.
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How to see Comet Lemmon over Arizona
The comet is making its closest approach to Earth this week.
Phoenix’s biggest telescope installed at Dark Sky Discovery Center
The Valley’s first research-grade telescope, a 27.5-inch PlaneWave CDK700, will offer top-tier stargazing.
Arizona researchers can now apply for $5M to study psychoactive drug
Lawmakers set aside the money in the state budget to study ibogaine, which may help treat PTSD and other ailments.
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Here’s when to see the biggest supermoon of the year in Arizona
October’s full moon will be brighter than normal. Here’s what time to look.