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Mars Extravaganza — Occultation and Opposition Rolled into One!
Mars is big and bright again! In a spectacular preview to its upcoming opposition, the full Moon occults the Red Planet on January 13th.
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Watch Quadrantid Meteors Fly and the Moon Occult Saturn
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower kicks off the new year under moonless skies. European observers will see the Saturn occultation in person; the rest of us via livestream.
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Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3) Kicks off the New Year — What to Expect
The Southern Hemisphere should get a good show of Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3). Mid-northern latitude observers not so much.
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You're Invited to Jupiter's Big, Bright Opposition Bash
Don't let the cold keep you inside — Jupiter beckons with a brand new storm!
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Hunting Dwarf Galaxies in the Sooner State
A dark-sky quest leads to encounters with two Milky Way companion galaxies and other dim delectables.
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Watch the Moon Occult the Pleiades, Spica too!
The Moon crosses the Pleiades this week, then heads east for the year's most dramatic Spica occultation.
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Find a Quasar in the Sky Tonight and Time Travel to the Early Universe
Travel to the faraway and long ago by riding a quasar's beam.
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Grab Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS by the Tail
We check in with the brightest comet of the year and see what's next, plus an update on Comet ATLAS (C/2024 S1), which still shows signs of life.
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Climbs, Brightens and Delights!
Treat yourself to a comet bright enough to see plainly even in moonlight. Tsuchinshan-ATLAS beckons at dusk!
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Get Ready for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS — The Best Is Yet to Come!
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has delighted observers already, but its morning run was only a warm-up — wait till you see what's coming.
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Severe Geomagnetic Storm Triggers Widespread Aurora October 10-11
The aurora may be visible across much of the U.S. tonight in the wake of dual solar blasts.
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Second Chance: Solar Flare Might Spark Aurora Friday and Saturday Night
An updated forecast predicts observers across the northern and central U.S. may see the aurora two nights in a row — on Oct. 4th and 5th — in the wake of one of the Sun's most powerful flares this solar cycle.
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See Mutual Events, Close Approaches of Saturn's Moons
As Saturn's rings narrow, now's the time for its moons to shine.
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Harvest Moon Takes a Quick Dip in Earth's Shadow for a Partial Lunar Eclipse
September's partial lunar eclipse will be the first and only time the Moon ducks into Earth's umbral shadow in 2024. The Moon also occults Saturn and hides members of the Pleiades this month.
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Update: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Might Outshine Predictions
A new brightness forecast for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS whets our hopes for a fine appearance in late September and early October.
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Status Report and Expectations for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Is Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS falling apart? How bright will it likely get? We try to answer those questions and more.
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Tonight's Perseid Meteor Shower May Be Dipped in Aurora Sauce
The Perseids peak on Sunday night, August 11-12 and just might be joined by a colorful display of northern lights.
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Woo-hoo — The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Coming!
It's time again for the annual August meteor-shower fest, the Perseids. This year's display should be a beauty with only minor moonlight and a special surprise at dawn.
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Visual Observing vs. Smart Telescopes — Finding Harmony
The latest smartscope astrophotography craze opens the door to some incredible opportunities for both beginners and seasoned observers.
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Catch an Exciting Spica Occultation on July 13th
Don't miss Spica's dramatic disappearance at the Moon's dark limb. We also check in on the status of current bright comets.
