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See it! Young moon near Jupiter
The waxing crescent moon swept near Jupiter this weekend as seen from all parts of Earth. Photos from EarthSky friends, here ...
July 10, 2016
Have you seen Venus yet?
Venus is returning to the west after sunset. We're hearing reports of brief glimpses of it, low in the twilight. EarthSky community photos here!
July 6, 2016
How to see Jupiter tonight
As the Juno spacecraft goes into orbit around Jupiter on July 4, amaze your friends by showing them Jupiter in the night sky.
July 4, 2016
Tracking Venus in 2016 and ’17
Looking for Venus? It'll soon come into view in the west after sunset. This video tracks Venus from when it reappears again by mid-July, 2016 … to April, 2017.
July 1, 2016
June solstice full moon in 2016
Celebrate a June solstice full moon on June 20, 2016. It's the Northern Hemisphere's first summer solstice full moon since 1967, aka the Summer of Love.
June 20, 2016
Comet visible in binoculars, nearly closest
Comet C/2013 X1 (PanSTARRS) isn't visible to the eye, but binoculars can pick it up. Charts and other info that can help you spot the comet in the coming weeks!
June 9, 2016
Join the fun at ALCon 2016
ALCon 2016 is the national amateur astronomy convention, held this year from August 10-13 in Washington, D.C. Registration is now live!
June 6, 2016
Mars and Saturn in 2016
Video of this year's oppositions of Mars and Saturn, in front of the constellations Libra and Scorpius. Notice Mars appearing larger around its May 22 opposition!
May 8, 2016
Guide to Mars’ opposition on May 22
Earth flies between Mars and sun on May 22, bringing it closer than Mars has been in over a decade. How to find and enjoy Mars during 2016's close opposition!
May 6, 2016
Astronomical events in 2016
A month by month listing of major moon phases, conjunctions, oppositions, meteor showers and other important dates, from astronomer Fred Espenak.
May 3, 2016
