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Mercury-Regulus conjunction on July 30

Planet Mercury and star Regulus appear in 2016's closest conjunction of a planet and a bright star on July 30. Too bad they're so near the sunset glare.

Bruce McClure

July 30, 2016

Moon and Aldebaran before dawn July 29

From most of North America, the moon and star Aldebaran will appear a hair’s-breadth apart. From Texas, Mexico or Central America, the moon will cover Aldebaran.

Bruce McClure

July 28, 2016

Mercury-Venus conjunction on July 16

On July 16, 2016, an awesome conjunction of our sun's 2 innermost planets, only half a degree (a moon diameter) apart. Will you be able to spot it?

Bruce McClure

July 16, 2016

Moon, Mars, Saturn on July 14-16

Mars is brighter than Saturn, and Saturn is brighter than a nearby bright star, Antares in the constellation Scorpius.

Bruce McClure

July 14, 2016

Moon approaching Mars on July 13

If you miss the moon and Mars tonight, try tomorrow night! Also, the moon will move on to pair up with Saturn on July 15.

Bruce McClure

July 13, 2016

After this, Mars will get fainter

Mars retrograde motion in front of the backdrop stars ends June 30. It means the best time in 2 years to observe Mars is now drawing to a close.

Bruce McClure

June 30, 2016

Solstice eve moon still near Saturn

The June 19 moon, near Saturn on solstice eve, looks full. The June 20 full moon falls on the solstice. Links and info here.

Bruce McClure

June 19, 2016

Moon between Mars and Saturn June 17

The star Antares is nearby, too. Identify the triangle of Mars, Saturn and Antares and watch them for months to come.

Bruce McClure

June 17, 2016

Moon, Mars, Spica on June 15

We passed between Mars and the sun on May 22, and Mars still shines brightly. It's twice as bright as Spica tonight. Spica is blue-white, while Mars is red.

Bruce McClure

June 15, 2016