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Posts by
Scott Levine
What does opposition mean for an outer planet?
Opposition is when Earth passes directly between the sun and an outer planet, placing the outer planet on the opposite side of the sky from the sun.
August 25, 2023
The ecliptic is the sun’s path in our sky
The ecliptic is the path the sun takes across our sky. It's the Earth-sun plane, and, more or less, the plane of our solar system.
June 18, 2023
A conjunction happens when two worlds meet
A conjunction is when two objects are close together on our sky's dome. Some conjunctions can't be seen, but others look spectacular.
June 1, 2023
Spring Triangle rises late at night, heralding the season
As the Northern Hemisphere enters spring, look for the spring triangle rising in the east, made up of bright beacons from three prominent constellations.
March 19, 2023
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