Skywatching
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.
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,…
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!
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…
Lights in the Sky: Meteors, Reentry, or E.T.?
A guide to identifying strange lights in the sky.
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…
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.
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…
Seeking the Summer Solstice
Today marks the June solstice, as the Sun passes highest in the sky for observers across the northern hemisphere. Here's…
Peering for Pluto: Our Guide to Opposition 2016
The coming month is a great time to cross Pluto off of your observing life list, with our complete guide…