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Posts by
Bruce McClure
Moon, Mars, Saturn on July 14-16
Mars is brighter than Saturn, and Saturn is brighter than a nearby bright star, Antares in the constellation Scorpius.
July 14, 2016
Moon approaching Mars on July 13
If you miss the moon and Mars tonight, try tomorrow night! Also, the moon will move on to pair up with Saturn on July 15.
July 13, 2016
Moon and star Spica on July 11
As darkness falls on July 11, 2016, you'll see a bright star near the moon. It's Spica in the constellation Virgo the Maiden.
July 11, 2016
Stars with cool names
Zubenelgenubi and Zubeneschamali are part of in Libra the Scales. In July, 2016, bright red Mars shines in front of Libra, too.
July 10, 2016
Moon near Jupiter again on July 9
The moon was near Jupiter on the night of July 8, and it's still near it! Check out the night sky's 2 brightest lights, side by side tonight.
July 9, 2016
Watch for moon and Jupiter
On July 8 and 9, 2016, the waxing crescent moon and planet Jupiter are the brightest evening objects. A line between them points toward Venus.
July 8, 2016
Binocular challenge: Venus and moon
If you can find the moon after sunset tonight, remember that its lighted face will be pointing toward Venus. Use binoculars!
July 5, 2016
After this, Mars will get fainter
Mars retrograde motion in front of the backdrop stars ends June 30. It means the best time in 2 years to observe Mars is now drawing to a close.
June 30, 2016
Altair your guide to small constellations
Little constellations typically have very distinctive shapes. That's true of Delphinus the Dolphin and Sagitta the Arrow.
June 26, 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
