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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
Time to look for Mira the Wonderful, a famous variable star
Around August of 2013, look for the star known as Mira the Wonderful. It's a famous variable star in the constellation Cetus the Whale.
August 10, 2013
Ring of fire eclipse on May 9-10, 2013
Those in the Australian outback and parts of the Pacific Ocean will be able to view an annular solar eclipse. Elsewhere ... a partial eclipse.
May 6, 2013
Coming up! Lunar eclipse April 25-26, 2013
The April 25-26 lunar eclipse is a partial, lasting just 27 minutes - the third-shortest partial lunar eclipse of the 21st century.
April 24, 2013
Android app for simulates eclipses
A tool for astronomy lovers that allows to know the general and local circumstances for solar and lunar eclipses and planetary transits.
January 18, 2013
Will you still see meteors tonight, December 14, 2012? Yes!
The peak of the Geminid meteor shower is past - but only barely. If you watch late tonight or in the wee hours tomorrow, you should still see some meteors.
December 14, 2012
