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Perseids Over China

Sky Watch: August 2018

Welcome to your August 2018 Sky Watch! We’ll help you spot the best night sky events of June,...
Mars at Opposition

Mars at Opposition 2018 | The Red Planet’s Close Approach

We’re about to see one of the truly great sky events of 2018. First, Mars’ best opposition in 15...
Earth At Aphelion

What are Perihelion and Aphelion?

Earth reaches its annual far point from the Sun, aphelion, on Friday, July 6, 2018. Find a brief...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Watch: July 2018

Welcome to your July 2018 Sky Watch! We’ll help you spot the best night sky events of June,...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Watch: June 2018

Welcome to your June 2018 Sky Watch! We’ll help you spot the best night sky events of June,...
Saturn by NASA

The Moon, Saturn, and Mars Meet on April 6–7

Sometimes the actual sky is so compelling, we’re forced to simply look out the window. Such is the...
Crescent Moon Smile

The Smiling Moon, Venus, Mars on October 17

Maybe you’ve already seen it. Low in the east, just before dawn—say at 6:15 or so—is the brightest...
Mars Saturn Antares Triangle

Don't-Miss Triangle: Moon, Saturn, and Mars

Tonight or on your first clear night, face south between 8:30 and 9:00 PM.  You’ll see a striking...
The Planet Mars, Earth's Neighbor

The Planet Mars, Earth's Neighbor

Named after the Roman god of war, the planet Mars was probably associated with the deity Mars...