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Bright moon still close to Spica May 18
The waxing gibbous moon has moved eastward in its orbit around Earth, but it's still close to Spica, Virgo's brightest star.
May 18, 2016
Bright moon close to Spica on May 17
Practiced stargazers look along the Zodiac to find planets, and you can, too. The trick is learning to identify key Zodiac stars, such as Spica.
May 17, 2016
Moon and Jupiter on May 14
Watch for them. Really. The moon and Jupiter will be a sight to see in the sky on May 14, 2016.
May 14, 2016
Jupiter can guide you to the Beehive
Look for Jupiter tonight, and note its location. Then - when the moon drops out of the evening sky - use Jupiter to find the famous Beehive star cluster.
May 12, 2016
Transit of Mercury on May 9, 2016
Our solar system's innermost planet, Mercury passes directly in front of the sun on May 9, 2016. Who will see it, how to watch, equipment needed, transit times.
May 7, 2016
Young moon and Aldebaran at dusk May 7
Can't see the them on May 7? Look again on May 8. The moon will have moved away from the sunset, and will appear higher in the west as night falls.
May 7, 2016
Jupiter bright and high in sky
You can't miss Jupiter, brightest starlike object each evening. It's now crossing your local meridian in mid-evening. Good time to aim binoculars its way!
April 28, 2016
Moon, Mars, Saturn, Antares on April 25
Moon is still moving past 2 planets and a bright star, Antares in the constellation Scorpius. Learn why this constellation is never in the sky with Orion.
April 25, 2016
Moon and Mars rise late on April 24
And so does the planet Saturn and the star Antares. All 4 objects are together in the sky ... but Mars is the one to watch!
April 24, 2016
Moonlit skies to subdue 2016 Lyrid meteors
Lyrid meteor shower active from about April 16-25. Best before dawn. If you're lucky, you might catch a bright Lyrid overcoming the light of the full moon!
April 19, 2016
