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See it! Hunter’s Moon 2018
Photos from the EarthSky Community of the glorious full Hunter's Moon in the October night sky. Thanks to all who submitted!
October 25, 2018
The Draconids did have an outburst
Experts had said "no outburst" predicted for the 2018 Draconids. But, since the parent comet had recently passed near, observers knew to watch anyway.
October 16, 2018
Are asteroids hiding among the Taurids?
And, more to the point, are any asteroids that might be hidden in the Taurid meteor stream potentially hazardous to Earth?
October 15, 2018
Find the Draconid radiant point
You don't have to identify a meteor shower's radiant point to watch the show. But the radiant of the Draconids is fun to find! Here are some ways to do it.
October 8, 2018
Why your equinox sun rises and sets due east and west
How is it possible for an equinox sun to rise due east - and set due west - for everyone around the world? How can you visualize it? Illustrations here.
September 21, 2018
Mars is closest to the sun today
On September 16, 2018, Mars reaches perihelion, its closest point to the sun in its 2-year orbit. Mars' brightness in July and August - and a recent global dust storm on the planet - are both linked to this event.
September 16, 2018
See it! Jupiter, Venus and the young moon
Have you been watching Jupiter, Venus and the moon these past few evenings? Enjoy these photos from the EarthSky community. Thanks to all who shared!
September 14, 2018
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!
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.
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."
September 2, 2018
