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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,...
Planet Venus

10 Cool Things about Venus, our Evening Star

Venus watchers, our favorite planet is back in the night sky! What makes Venus special? She’s the...
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”...