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Comet Siding Spring’s near-miss of Mars was October 19
The close pass of Comet Siding Spring to Mars was exciting! Closest approach was October 19. Watch for photos from the event here at EarthSky.org.
October 19, 2014
Moon and Mercury low in west after sunset September 25 and 26
Try to catch the young moon, Mercury and star Spica in the sunset direction on September 25 and/or 26. Best seen from S. Hemisphere. N. Hemisphere viewers ... try it!
September 25, 2014
Longest lunar month of 2014 starts on August 25
The longest lunar month of 2014 starts with the August 25 new moon and ends September 24. All you need to know about the varying lengths of the lunar months, here.
August 25, 2014
Earth passes between sun and Pluto on July 4
Pluto’s 2014 opposition comes just one year before the New Horizons spacecraft will encounter this distance world and its moons.
July 4, 2014
See it! Photos and video of partial solar eclipse of April 29
Check out these photos and video of the April 29 partial solar eclipse.
April 29, 2014
Best time to see Jupiter in 2014 is now
Jupiter is always closest around the time of its yearly opposition, which came on January 5, 2014. For the rest of this month, Jupiter is at its best!
January 12, 2014
Use Big Dipper to find bright star Capella in fall
You can use the Big Dipper to find the bright star Capella in the constellation Auriga. The top two bowl stars point toward Capella. Chart here.
November 15, 2013
Best photos of Comet Lovejoy near Beehive star cluster
Comet Lovejoy has been visible with binoculars in the predawn sky, near the famous Beehive star cluster. How to spot it, plus best photos, here.
November 7, 2013
Hybrid solar eclipse on November 3
Much of the world can see at least a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, November 3. From North America's east coast, the eclipse will be in progress at sunrise.
November 2, 2013
You might see some meteors in early September
The peak of the Aurigid meteor shower has passed, but you still might see meteors in early September. Expect a handful each hour in a clear, dark sky.
September 1, 2013
