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See it! This weekend’s moon near Mars
July 2018 will be Mars' month, when it'll glow brighter than the bright planet Jupiter ... brighter and redder than it's been since 2003. Photos of this weekend's moon and Mars from the EarthSky community, here.
July 1, 2018
See it! Last night’s full moon and Saturn
It was tough to catch Saturn in the moon's glare last night, but we received some stunning shots of the full moon. Keep watching this post. More pics expected today! Thanks to all who submitted.
June 28, 2018
Astro festivals, star parties, workshops
Summertime is a great time for star parties, in part because, at this time of year, we can see toward the galaxy's center. Plus it's the best time to see Saturn now, and Mars will be bright this summer. Join in, and have fun!
June 25, 2018
See it! Young moon and Venus
Over several days this weekend, the moon swept near the brightest planet, Venus, in the west after sunset. Thanks to all who contributed photos! Editor's picks, here ...
June 17, 2018
Watch a total lunar eclipse
Take 37 seconds to watch the January 31, 2018, super Blue Moon eclipse! This video - from Colin Legg in Australia - is composed of more than 4,000 images.
June 10, 2018
See it! Young moon and Venus
The returning moon and brightest planet were near each other in the sky the last 2 evenings. Don't miss these gorgeous photos from the EarthSky community.
May 18, 2018
Jupiter rising, Venus setting
Venus and Jupiter are the sky's 2 brightest planets, and they hang on either side of your sky now - Jupiter in the east and Venus in the west - shortly after the sun goes down.
May 11, 2018
Our line of sight to bright planets today
This chart - from astronomer Guy Ottewell in England - shows the paths of the planets in April and May, and sightlines from Earth to them on April 29.
April 29, 2018
April 21 is Astronomy Day
A beautiful chart from astronomer Guy Ottewell, showing the evening sky on Astronomy Day 2018. Plus links to Astronomy Day events and other info.
April 21, 2018
