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Mars’ perihelion is in late October 2016
Perihelion is Mars' closest point to the sun, a once-in-2-years event. On a much-longer timescale, perihelion marks the most special times to see Mars.
October 28, 2016
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
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
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
Moon occults Aldebaran October 18-19, 2016
From much of the US, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and southeast Canada, Aldebaran will disappear behind the moon's lit side and reappear on its dark side.
October 18, 2016
Happy super Hunter Moon!
The full moon on October 15-16 is the Northern Hemisphere's Hunter's Moon. It also ushers in the 1st of 3 full-moon supermoons in 2016.
October 15, 2016
Moon and Neptune on October 12, 2016
Don’t expect to see Neptune in the moon's glare on October 12, 2016. But the moon can help you imagine this planet's location in the starry sky.
October 12, 2016
Mercury, Jupiter on October 11, 2016
Watch for the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury - in the east before dawn - on the mornings around October 11.
October 10, 2016
Moon and Venus October 3, 2016
After sunset on October 3, 2016, look for the slender waxing crescent moon to pair up with Venus, the "upside-down" world.
October 3, 2016
Moon, Venus next early October 2016
On October 2 and 3, the moon is near Venus. And Venus is bright! If you catch it low in the twilight, its brightness might surprise you.
October 2, 2016
