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Venus, she or it?

Are you interested in the famous 8-year cycle of Venus? The charts in this post - from astronomer Guy Ottewell - illustrate it. Also, weigh in on whether you think we should describe Venus as she or it!

Guy Ottewell

September 9, 2018

Mars’ gala summer has ended

Mars - the world next-outward from Earth in orbit around the sun - has been brighter these past 2 months than since 2003. It's still bright, but will soon fade. Here are a few recent images of Mars at its best.

Deborah Byrd

September 3, 2018

8 planets in 1 night, from Rome

"I have been thinking for decades about imaging 8 planets of our solar system in 1 night, from sunset to dawn. I imaged all of them from Rome, above the amazing monuments of the Eternal City."

Gianluca Masi

September 2, 2018

See it! Moon sweeps past Mars

Mars is still at its best, and the moon has just swept past. Plus Saturn is nearby. Enjoy these photos from the EarthSky community.

Deborah Byrd

Eleanor Imster

August 24, 2018

Favorite Perseid meteor shower photos

2018 was an exceptional year for August's tried and true Perseid meteor shower.

Deborah Byrd

August 14, 2018

Moonless nights ahead for the Perseids

It'll be a great year for the annual Perseid meteor shower. Don't miss this preview by Guy Ottewell, which has the best charts you'll find anywhere online.

Guy Ottewell

August 8, 2018

Full moon eclipse and Mars

Mars was brighter in late July than it had been since 2003. Then - on July 27 - that very bright Mars appeared near the moon as it was undergoing a total eclipse.

Deborah Byrd

July 28, 2018