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10 tips for watching the Geminids
Tip: On December 14, 2017, the peak morning of the shower, the waning crescent moon will be sweeping past the bright planet Jupiter.
December 11, 2017
Moon and Regulus on December 8
Moon and star Regulus rise in the east at late evening and appear near each other for the rest of the night. Regulus is considered the Lion's Heart.
December 8, 2017
Meet the Dog Stars
Dog Star Sirius is our sky's brightest star. Dog Star Procyon isn't as bright, but it's easy to spot. Say howdy to these 2 tonight!
December 6, 2017
Full supermoon on December 3
The December 3, 2017 full moon is 2017's only supermoon. The two full moons in January 2018 - on January 2 and 31 - will also count as supermoons.
December 3, 2017
December 2 moon is nearly full
It's called a Long Night Moon because our nights are long now, and because this moon takes a high path across the sky. In the Southern Hemisphere ... Short Night Moon!
December 2, 2017
Moon and Aldebaran in early December
Starting this evening, on December 1, and for the next few days, see if you can spot the star Aldebaran in the moon's glare.
December 1, 2017
Saturn-Mercury conjunction is 1st of 3
Saturn and Mercury come together low in the western twilight sky on November 28, 2017. Here's how to spot them.
November 28, 2017
Watch for Mars and Spica before dawn
Now the view toward the east before dawn has entirely changed. Bright Jupiter is the 1st object you'll notice. Venus can only be seen very shortly before sunup. Mars and Spica are fainter, but close!
November 27, 2017
Moon near Neptune on November 26
You won't see Neptune in the moon's glare tonight, even with optical aid and a sky chart. Still, tonight’s moon can point the way for later this month.
November 26, 2017
Show friends and family 2 planets
The moon swept past it earlier this week, but it's still up there. In fact, Mercury is now near its greatest elongation, or farthest from the sunset for this evening apparition.
November 23, 2017
