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Almost-full moon on May 9
The May 9 moon might look full to you, but full moon comes on May 10 at 21:42 UTC.
May 9, 2017
Where is the Milky Way on May evenings?
On May evenings, the disk of our Milky Way galaxy lies flat, nearly parallel to the plane of your horizon.
May 7, 2017
Moon, Jupiter, Spica on May 6-8
It'll be a grand procession of celestial bodies. The moon and Jupiter are the evening sky's brightest objects. The star Spica is also bright and noticeable nearby.
May 6, 2017
Keep watching Eta Aquarid meteors
Did you see any Eta Aquarid meteors Friday morning? Saturday morning is a good time to watch, too. Try around 3 a.m. until dawn. Be sure to get away from city lights.
May 4, 2017
Moon and Regulus on May 3 and 4
Bright Jupiter is nearby. From Australia and New Zealand, the moon occults or passes in front of Regulus on the evening of May 4, 2017.
May 3, 2017
Moon and Gemini stars on May 1
Stars near tonight's moon. Plus a skywatcher's trick to help you understand the moon's motion among the stars. And some tips on finding sky directions!
May 1, 2017
Venus at its brightest in morning sky
Day side of Venus now covering more area - as seen in Earth's sky - than at any other time during this morning apparition. So Venus is now at its brightest!
April 29, 2017
Young moon, Mars and Aldebaran
Look soon after sunset! On April 27, the moon will quickly follow the sun below the western horizon.
April 27, 2017
First supermoon of 2017 on April 26
The April 26, 2017 supermoon isn't a full moon. Instead, it's a new moon. You won't see it, but Earth's oceans will feel its effects.
April 26, 2017
Moon and Venus before Sunday’s sunrise
Before sunrise on April 23, 2017, you'll find a beautiful pairing of the waning crescent moon and dazzling planet Venus in your eastern sky.
April 22, 2017
