Skywatching
Catch Jupiter at Opposition 2024 This Coming Weekend
Now is the time to catch Jupiter at its best. The King of the Planets rules the winter night skies.…
Is an ‘Off-Year’ Leonid Outburst in the Cards For November?
There are good reasons to keep an eye on the Leonid meteors this year.
One of the Brightest Stars in the Sky is Actually a Satellite
Back in the 70s, kids used to look up at the summer sky and try to be the first one…
Light Pollution is Obscuring the Night Sky. RIP Stargazing
A citizen science initiative called Globe at Night has some sobering news for humanity. Our artificial light is drowning out…
20% of Twilight Observations Contain Satellite Passes
Starlink trails are now commonly seen in images looking for near Earth asteroids.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Absolute Magnitude
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll surely measure the awesomeness of today's…
How Could we Light our Cities and Still See the Night Sky?
The night sky is a part of humanity's natural heritage. Gazing up at the heavens is a unifying act, performed…
Most light pollution isn’t coming from streetlights
Light pollution is the arch nemesis of astronomy, spoiling both the enjoyment of the night sky and the professional study…
Top Astronomy Events For 2019
You might've heard the news. We wrote a book this past year: The Universe Today's Ultimate Guide to Observing the…
Get Ready for the 2018 Geminid Meteors
When it comes to meteor showers, the calendar year always seems to save the best for last. We're referring to…