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Total Lunar Eclipse

Night Sky for January 2019

The new year kicks off with a total eclipse of the Moon on January 20–21, 2019. Here are highlights...
Venus, the Moon, Jupiter

First Dawn of 2019: Three Planets and Moon Align

Want to welcome 2019 in grand style? So happens, the year begins with an eye-catching celestial...
Night Sky

December 2018 Night Sky Guide

Which planets can be seen in the night sky? In the Sky Watch for December 2018, Bob Berman...
Night Sky

November 2018 Night Sky Guide

Mid-November, the Moon pairs up with Saturn and Mars. Venus gets brighter. And another meteor...
Star Gazing

October 2018 Night Sky Guide

Here are highlights of the October 2018 night sky! We’ll help you spot bright planets, meteor...
Waxing Crescent Moon

Moon Meets Four Planets September 11 to 19

Over the upcoming days, see the Moon visit four bright planets–for the last great conjunctions of...
An Autumn Sunset

Sky Watch: September 2018

Welcome to your September 2018 Sky Watch. We’ll help you spot the best night sky events of...
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,...
Planet Venus

Venus Shines in Summertime: 10 Fun Facts

Venus, the Evening Star, is in her glory from June through August. Our neighbor is the second-...
Planets in Night Sky

Fourth of July Planets: A Parade of Worlds

On Independence Day, the same scene will be repeated around the country. Crowds will gather as...
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,...
Surface of Venus

Venus, Planet of Paradox

Sister planet. Nearest neighbor. Goddess of love. How appealing the planet Venus sounds!  But the...
Solar System

What’s the Slowest-Spinning Planet?

Space is famous for zippy activity, like streaking meteors that sail through the night sky. But...
March 18, 2018 Sky Map

The Year's Best Conjunction is Sunday, March 18

An unusual thing happens Sunday evening at 7:30 P.M.—a beautiful meeting of the three closest...
Planet Venus

Planet Spectacle: The Show Will Start Soon

This year will indeed be extraordinary for planets. We will see one of the closest approaches of...
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...
Planet Venus Reflection

Venus Brightest in February: See Your Shadow by Venus Light

Dazzling Venus is getting even brighter in February! And “dazzling” is no exaggeration. The evening...
Planet Venus Shines Bright

Don't Miss Venus in the Evening Sky This Month

Don’t miss beautiful planet Venus dazzling in the evening sky this month. It’s that bright “star”...