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A subtle lunar eclipse on March 23
From all timezones in contiguous North America, this penumbral lunar eclipse happens shortly before dawn on March 23. Charts and info for other parts of the world here.
March 22, 2016
First of year’s 6 supermoons March 9
We'll have six supermoons in 2016. The first one is a new moon supermoon, not visible in our sky.
March 9, 2016
Supermoon total solar eclipse March 8-9
The first supermoon of 2016 also presents the first eclipse of the year, a total eclipse of the sun on March 8-9, 2016, visible from Indonesia and the Pacific.
March 8, 2016
Two last quarter moons for March
There's typically just one each of the major moon phases each month. But March, 2016, has two last quarter moons. Will some label the second one "blue?"
March 1, 2016
Jupiter and Regulus point to Beehive
Use the planet Jupiter and the star Regulus to find the Beehive star cluster tonight and for many nights to come!
February 27, 2016
Moon and Spica on February 25
You’ll have to stay up late (or wake up early) to see the moon with the star Spica these next several nights.
February 25, 2016
Moon, Jupiter closest on February 23
Jupiter is now nearly as bright as it will be for this entire year. The result is a beautiful sky scene. Don't miss it!
February 23, 2016
Full moon plus Jupiter on February 22
The full moon and the dazzling planet Jupiter - now nearly at its best for this year - will be together all night. Think photo opportunity!
February 22, 2016
Moon, Castor and Pollux on February 19
Castor and Pollux - 2 brightest stars in Gemini - were portrayed as twins in sky mythology. They are noticeable for being bright and close together.
February 19, 2016
Moon skims north of Orion February 16
Tonight's waxing moon arcs to north of the constellation Orion, and south of the ecliptic.
February 16, 2016
