SUNSET: 
Don't Let the Bright Moon Ruin Your Geminids
Strategies for making the most of this week's Moon-soaked Geminid meteor shower.
December Podcast: Jupiter Leads the Way
It’s going to be a fun month for planet-watching, and you can count on the month’s Sky Tour episode to tell you where and when to catch the five “wandering stars” that you can see by eye. Even better, this month fetures what is arguably the best meteor show of the year. Listen now!
Hunting Dwarf Galaxies in the Sooner State
A dark-sky quest leads to encounters with two Milky Way companion galaxies and other dim delectables.
Get to Know the Southern Constellation Grus, the Crane
Take a flight through Grus, one of the famous “southern birds” constellations.
November Podcast: Cassiopeia & Company
November’s night skies feature a cluster of prominent constellations led by a celestial queen. Our guided audio tour tells you how to identify them, along with tips for spotting all five bright planets and three meteor showers.
Meet Algol, the Demon Star
Meet Algol, a "winking" eclipsing binary star that glares out from the constellation Perseus.
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.
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!
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.
Meet the Draco Constellation: The Dragon Between the Dippers
Meet Draco, the Dragon, a constellation that lurks between the Dippers and circles 'round the northern sky.
Tour the Southern Constellation Pavo, the Peacock
The constellation of the Peacock is home to some splendid stellar and deep sky sights.
October Podcast: The Moon’s Waxing and Waning
Come along on a guided tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during October. Ponder the Moon’s whereabouts; spot four planets and a fast-moving comet, and watch for meteors shed by Halley’s Comet.
See Mutual Events, Close Approaches of Saturn's Moons
As Saturn's rings narrow, now's the time for its moons to shine.
September Podcast: Exploring Vega’s Neighborhood
Use this month’s Sky Tour podcast to check out a very special Harvest Moon, track down all five bright planets, explore some lesser-known constellations, and bounce around the Summer Triangle. It’s a great introduction to the late-summer sky, all in a friendly, informative narration that’s suitable for the whole family.
Flight into Darkness — Observe the International Space Station in Earth's Shadow
Did you know you can see the International Space Station even when it's in Earth's shadow? We explore possible reasons why.
Visit Ara, the Celestial Altar
This far-southern constellation contains some delightful sights for small telescopes.
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.
August Podcast: Nova Watch in the Northern Crown
Let’s go on a night-sky tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during August. Find a good seat for some great “shooting stars,” watch Saturn climb in the eastern sky in early evening, check out the summer's brightest stars, and start looking for a once-in-your-lifetime star blast.
Explore Norma: The right (angle) constellation for July
Little-known Norma, a small constellation in the southern sky, contains several stellar and deep-sky delights.
July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica
Grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. This month offers a chance to watch a dramatic coverup of the bright star Spica by the first-quarter Moon. You can also glimpse Mercury just after sunset — and Saturn very late in the evening.
