Skywatching
Catching Earth at Aphelion
Do you feel a little… distant today? The day after the 4th of July weekend brings with it the promise…
River of Fire Smoke Darkens Sun and Moon
My eyes are burning. The morning Sun, already 40° high, glares a lemony-orange. It's meteorologically clear, but the sky looks…
See Pluto for Yourself Ahead of New Horizons’ Historic Encounter
Are you ready for July? The big ticket space event of the year is coming right up, as NASA’s New…
Venus and Jupiter Meet At Last
The year's finest conjunction is upon us. Chances are you've been watching Venus and Jupiter at dusk for some time.…
About Time: Is the June 30th Leap Second the Last?
The month of June 2015 is just a tad longer than usual… but not for the reason you’ve been told.…
Iridium NEXT Set to Begin Deployment This Year
The skies, they are uh changin’… I remember reading in Astronomy magazine waaaay back in the late 1990s (in those…
Catch Jupiter Homing in on Venus Through June
Are you ready to hear an upswing in queries from friends/family and/or strangers on Twitter asking “what are those two…
Allergies? Must Be Pollen Corona Season Again
Don't be surprised if you look up in the Sun's direction and squint with itchy, watery eyes. You might be…
Getting Ready For International Space Station Observing Season
The summer season means long days and short nights, as observers in the northern hemisphere must stay up later each…
Moon Myths: Looking at Lunar Tall Tales
Turns out it’s all a big cosmic blame game. Over the centuries, humans have attempted to link the phases of…