Skywatching

Occultation Palooza: The Moon Covers Aldebaran and More

The Moon occults Aldebaran tonight, crosses the Hyades star cluster and more.

8 years ago

The Lowdown on September’s Harvest Moon

Friday night will feature a big orange Harvest Moon rising in the eastern sky at sunset. You don't want to…

8 years ago

The Big Dipper in the Year 92,000

Using a handy time machine, we zoom into the future to get a sneak peek at the sky to come.

8 years ago

Our Guide to This Week’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Annular Eclipse

In Africa this week? The final solar eclipse of 2016 graces the continent this week. This eclipse is annular only,…

8 years ago

One Year to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

There's just one year left to prepare for the return of totality to the United States of August 21st, 2017!

8 years ago

Perseid Meteor Shower Briefly Storms, Still Has Legs

Reports coming in now from the Perseid meteor shower show a big spike in activity over Europe last night as…

8 years ago

Lights in the Sky: Meteors, Reentry, or E.T.?

A guide to identifying strange lights in the sky.

8 years ago

See a Wonderful Aldebaran Occultation with a Spectacular Twist

Set your alarm for Friday morning at dawn when the crescent Moon will either cover up, barely miss or pass…

8 years ago

Celestial Photobomb: Rare Occultation of Mercury by the Moon Set for Next Week

Catch a rare conjunction of Mercury with the Moon next week, and an occultation for a very privileged few.

8 years ago

The Moon Occults Jupiter This Weekend

The Moon makes a close pass near Jupiter this weekend and occults it for observers in the southern Indian Ocean…

8 years ago