The Perseid meteor shower has long been famous as the most Continue reading “Perseids in moonlight”
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Moon, Jupiter, Saturn Across the South
Here is the Moon’s progress past the two great planets over the next several days. Continue reading “Moon, Jupiter, Saturn Across the South”
Saturday night and Sunday morning
Here’s your starry sky for the first weekend in August. Saturday evening: Continue reading “Saturday night and Sunday morning”
ALCON sky scene for 2019
The Astronomical League’s 2019 conference (ALCON) will Continue reading “ALCON sky scene for 2019”
Vesta approaching
Here by request is Vesta, the asteroid that Continue reading “Vesta approaching”
Astronomical Calendar 2019 updated
An improved version of our free online Astronomical Calendar 2019 is now available to you if you click Continue reading “Astronomical Calendar 2019 updated”
Trios for July 4
As the slender Young Moon emerges into our evening sky, after its New moment on July 2 when it eclipsed the Sun, Continue reading “Trios for July 4”
Eclipse for the Pacific, Chile, Argentina
Today’s New Moon brings a total eclipse of the Sun. Continue reading “Eclipse for the Pacific, Chile, Argentina”
Asteroid Day
June 30 is supposed to be Asteroid Day, in commemoration of the Tunguska Event Continue reading “Asteroid Day”
Saturday evening: Saturn, Sagittarius
Here is the evening sky for tomorrow, June 29. Continue reading “Saturday evening: Saturn, Sagittarius”