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Ultra-Thin “Young” Crescent Moon Sighted from U.S. Southwest
Earlier this week, Universe Today challenged North American readers to spot the slender, exceptionally "young" crescent Moon on the evening…
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101 Astronomical Events for 2014
It’s here! As 2013 draws to a close, we once again cast our thoughts to all things astronomical for the…
‘Tis the Season to Spot Jupiter: A Guide to the 2014 Opposition
Lovers of planetary action rejoice; the king of the planets is returning to the evening skies. One of the very…
Visions of Earth through the Yutu Rover’s Eyes
Last night I used my telescope to eye-hike the volcanic plains of the Sea of Rains (Mare Imbrium) where the…
Tonight: The Rise of the 2013 “Mini-Moon”
The final Full Moon of 2013 occurs tonight, and along with it comes something special: the most distant and visually…
Get Ready for the 2013 Geminid Meteor Shower
One of the best annual meteor showers occurs this coming weekend. The 2013 Geminid meteors peak this coming Saturday on…
A Naked Eye Nova Erupts in Centaurus
If you live in the southern hemisphere, the southern sky constellation of Centaurus may look a little different to you…
Now is a Great Time to Try Seeing Venus in the Daytime Sky
Here’s a feat of visual athletics to amaze your friends with this week. During your daily routine, you may have…
ISON Watch: A Post-Perihelion Viewing Guide
"ISON Lives!!!" "ISON R.I.P..." Those are just some of the possible headlines that we've wrestled with this week, as Comet…
Get Out Your Comet Scorecards: Comet Nevski Now Visible With Binoculars
Is 2013 truly the “Year of the Comet?” Perhaps “Comets” might be a better term, as no less than five…