Skywatching
Catch Comet C/2017 S3 PanSTARRS in Outburst
Comets are one of those great question marks in observational astronomy. Though we can plot their orbits thanks to Newton…
Mars Meets the MiniMoon During the Longest Total Lunar Eclipse of the Century
One of the top astronomy events of 2018 occurs on the evening of Friday, July 27th, when the Moon enters…
A Partial Solar Eclipse Down Under
Eclipse season in nigh... though most of us won't notice. The second eclipse season for 2018 commences with the arrival…
A Spectacular Grazing Occultation for Aldebaran at Dawn
An unusual celestial spectacle unfolds for observers around the Great Lakes region next Tuesday at dawn. The Moon has been…
Planetpalooza: All Bright Planets Visible in the July Dusk Sky
Missed the planets in the dusk sky in early 2018? This summer's astronomical blockbuster sees the return of all the…
Astro Challenge: Spotting 4 Vesta at its Best for Decades
Up for a challenge? Planetary action is certainly heating up this summer: Jupiter passed opposition last month, Saturn does so…
Planets on Parade: Saturn at Opposition 2018
We're in the midst of a parade of planets crossing the evening sky. Jupiter reached opposition on May 9th, and…
Are We Headed Towards Another Deep Solar Minimum?
Have you been keeping an eye on Sol lately? One of the top astronomy stories for 2018 may be what's…
Recovered Asteroid 2010 WC9 Set to Buzz the Earth Tomorrow
Incoming: The Earth-Moon system has company tonight. The Asteroid: Near Earth Asteroid 2010 WC9 is back. Discovered by the Catalina…
By Jove: Jupiter at Opposition for 2018
It's a question I've fielded lots this weekend leading up to last night's April Pink Full Moon, and one I…