Skywatching
See a Christmas-Time Binocular Comet: 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova
How to see a bright, returning comet at dusk not far from Venus.
All I Want for Christmas is a Green Laser: How to Choose and Use One
Want to buy a green laser but need help choosing one? This guide will help!
This Week: Occultations of Aldebaran, Regulus vs. the Supermoon
It's a busy week for the Moon. While our large solitary natural satellite reaches Full and interferes with the 2016…
101 Astronomical Events for 2017: A Teaser
A comprehensive guide to astronomical oppositions, occultations, eclipses, comets and more for 2017.
Our Guide to the 2016 Geminid Meteors: Watching a Good Shower on a Bad Year
One of the best yearly meteor showers contends with the nearly Full Moon this year, but don't despair; you may…
Japanese Company Plans Artificial Meteor Shower
Sky Canvas plans to launch a colorful artificial meteor shower barrage via micro-satellite.
When Good Showers Turn Bad: The 2016 Leonids
The Leonid meteors are expected to peak on the night of Thursday, November 17th into the morning of Friday, November…
Preview: Comet 45P/Honda–Mrkos–Pajdušáková Brightens in December
Looking for a good binocular comet? Well, if luck is on our side, we should be getting our first looks…
November’s Supermoon 2016 – Closest of a Lifetime?
By now, you've heard the news. We'll spare you the "it's a bird, it's a plane..." routine to usher in…
What I Learned Writing ‘Night Sky with the Naked Eye’
My book Night Sky with the Naked Eye publishes today. It would have never seen the light of day much less…