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Moon, Jupiter close on October 28, 2016
On the morning of October 28, 2016, a beautiful pairing of bright objects awaits you in the east before dawn. That's true no matter where you live on Earth.
October 27, 2016
Astronomers to observe Tabby’s Star
Observations begin tonight with the Green Bank radio telescope. Astronomers are seeking evidence of an extraterrestrial civilization.
October 26, 2016
Bees can learn to pull strings for food
Learning to pull strings for food is often used to test the intelligence of apes and birds. Turns out, bees can learn it too, and pass the skill on to other bees.
October 26, 2016
Moon, Jupiter at dawn October 27, 2016
The next few mornings will be a grand time to watch the moon near the very bright planet Jupiter. They'll be visible from around the world. Look east before dawn.
October 26, 2016
Check out a new lunar crater
Sure, most of the moon's craters were made billions of years ago. But - even now - the moon is still being hit by a surprising number of meteoroids.
October 25, 2016
Orionid meteor in moonlight
Eliot Herman had 2 things working against him when he caught this photo. The moon was bright, and it was the night after the shower's peak. But the result is beautiful.
October 25, 2016
Moon and Jupiter on October 25, 2016
A heads up on the moon in the eastern predawn sky, as it takes aim on the very bright planet Jupiter! Also, a word about eclipses ...
October 25, 2016
Seasonal change on Saturn’s moon Titan
As the Cassini mission to Saturn prepares for its grand finale, scientists sound nostalgic and thrilled about data on Titan's changing seasons.
October 24, 2016
Tracking volcanos on Jupiter’s moon Io
Scientists used earthly telescopes to track hot spots on Io over a period of years and saw that it remains the most volcanically active world in our solar system.
October 24, 2016
Watch for Venus after sunset
Venus has been in our evening sky since July, but very near the sunset glare. Now this brightest of planets is beginning to climb out of the sunset.
October 24, 2016
