If we could somehow count 1 billion stars per second, we would have to count non-stop for 30 million years.
Astronomy
In Our Skies, January and February 2026
Remember to mark your calendars to not miss the upcoming meteor shower or lunar eclipse.
Triangulum and Aries
riangulum and Aries are a pair of small constellations that lie south of Andromeda, between the Great Square of Pegasus and the Pleiades.
Favorite Focus, January 2026
Enjoy our readers’ favorite photos from the January issue!
What Is God Like
We read about God, and are familiar with verses that tell us how He made the world. Does this mean He has time to notice the things we do?
Cetus
A guide to finding deep-sky objects in Cetus.
Astronomy Word Search
Can you find all 21 words hidden in this astronomy-themed word search?
Exploring Nature, December 2025
Nature highlights for December.
Creation Close-ups, November 2025
Have a nature tip to share with us?
In Our Skies, November and December 2025
Keep your eyes out for these comets!
Cloud Colors
Why is one part of the dust cloud blue while the rest of it is brown?
Pegasus
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive M15. Photo © Hubble and NASA. Pegasus is one of the most familiar autumn constellations. The most prominent part of the constellation is a large square of...
Photography Lessons from Comet NEOWISE
Try these comet photography techniques with the next comet and send your results to Nature Friend!
Comet Alert!
Two comets are coming through in October…
Cygnus
Thanks to its location along the Milky Way, Cygnus is loaded with star clusters and nebulas. It also contains a couple of outstanding double stars…