Observing
Our Guide to the 2016 Geminid Meteors: Watching a Good Shower on a Bad Year
One of the best yearly meteor showers contends with the nearly Full Moon this year, but don't despair; you may…
Japanese Company Plans Artificial Meteor Shower
Sky Canvas plans to launch a colorful artificial meteor shower barrage via micro-satellite.
When Good Showers Turn Bad: The 2016 Leonids
The Leonid meteors are expected to peak on the night of Thursday, November 17th into the morning of Friday, November…
Preview: Comet 45P/Honda–Mrkos–Pajdušáková Brightens in December
Looking for a good binocular comet? Well, if luck is on our side, we should be getting our first looks…
November’s Supermoon 2016 – Closest of a Lifetime?
By now, you've heard the news. We'll spare you the "it's a bird, it's a plane..." routine to usher in…
What I Learned Writing ‘Night Sky with the Naked Eye’
My book Night Sky with the Naked Eye publishes today. It would have never seen the light of day much less…
Watch Asteroid 2016 VA Pass Through Earth’s Shadow
Holy low-flying space rocks, Batman. Newly discovered asteroid 2016 VA snuck up on us last night, and crossed through the…
November Opens with a Splendid Gathering of Moon and Planets
At dusk on November 2, skywatchers will see a beautiful crescent Moon pair up with the planets Venus and Saturn.
Boo! A Black Moon Halloween Weekend
This Halloween weekend's top astronomical event features something that you won't see in the sky: a Black Moon.
Photobomb: The Moon Occults Aldebaran Wednesday
How about that Hunter's Supermoon this past weekend, huh? Follow that Moon, as it's meeting up with the Hyades again…