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Sunsets in July come with an added bonus: a brilliant gem low in the western sky, calling to us to come and explore its many mysteries.
Published 07/01/21
A partial solar eclipse, the scorpion's sting, and June is for Juno!
Published 06/03/21
The morning sky on April 6th finds Jupiter and Saturn forming a lovely trio with the crescent Moon.
Published 04/03/21
Mars and friends in the evening, and a brilliant pair of planets returns.
Published 03/03/21
This month we follow the Moon to three different points of interest in the winter sky.
Published 02/02/21
A meteor shower, an extraordinary close meetup between Jupiter and Saturn, and the winter solstice.
Published 12/03/20
Seeking out the Pleiades, the Moon with Jupiter and Saturn, and understanding Earthshine.
Published 11/02/20
What are some skywatching highlights in October 2020? Not one, but two, full moons; Mars at opposition; and finding the Andromeda galaxy.
Published 10/02/20
What are some skywatching highlights in September 2020? Spot the Moon together with Mars and Venus, along with the flickering star Fomalhaut, which had itself a planet...until it didn't!
Published 09/01/20
What are some skywatching highlights in August 2020? See the Moon posing with various planets throughout the month, plus catch the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower.
Published 07/31/20
What's Up for July? How about some moons with those giant planets? Mars after midnight. And are the stars of Mars the same as ours?
Published 07/01/20
Seeking skywatching highlights in June 2020? Look for the Summer Triangle, keep tabs on the morning planets and June 20 brings the solstice.
Published 06/22/20
What astronomy highlights can you see in the sky in May 2020? Venus, Sirius and the Milky Way.
Published 05/04/20
What's Up for April? The Seven Sisters meet the evening star, Mars continues its getaway, and unpacking the Moon illusion.
Published 03/31/20
Looking for astronomy highlights for March 2020? This month, early risers enjoy a planetary grouping of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in the early morning sky.
Published 03/02/20
Morning meteors, Mars meets its "rival," and the Moon comes around for another visit with Venus.
Published 12/31/19
What's Up for October? A night for the whole world to observe the Moon and hunting for ice giants!
Published 10/01/19
In this month's sky, look for lovely crescent Moons at the start and end of the month. The September equinox brings the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. And Mars is at solar conjunction, meaning it has disappeared from night skies!
Published 08/29/19
What can you see this month? In the August sky, look for the "shooting stars" of the annual Perseid meteor shower for some stargazing delights, but be warned — the bright Moon will overwhelm the fainter meteors this year. Plus, the Moon's evening visits to Jupiter and Saturn.
Published 08/01/19
As NASA marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, here are five things to know about the Moon that you can share with others.
Published 07/01/19
What's up in the June sky? Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest, Mercury and Mars appear ultra-close and how you can observe the Moon's tilted orbit.
Published 05/31/19
Meteors from Halley's Comet, dinosaurs in the sky and a blue moon rises.
Published 05/02/19
What can you see in the April sky? The Moon visits Mars in the evening, and later joins Saturn and Jupiter for a spot of tea.
Published 04/03/19
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