May's Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
On May 26th skywatchers in the Pacific Rim region can watch the Moon pass through the outer fringe of Earth's shadow.
Dance of the Planets Concludes
The grand and beautiful planetary lineup is drawing to a close as Venus approaches Jupiter in the western sky at dusk.
A Bonanza of Comets
In addition to Comet Ikeya-Zhang, there are 3 faint comets currently visible to Northern Hemisphere observers.
Comet Ikeya-Zhang Heads South
This comet remains visible in binoculars as it heads south through the spring sky.
A Little Comet for Southern Hemisphere Observers
Early in 2002, observers living south of the equator will have their chance to see Comet LINEAR (C/2000 WM1).
Martian Flare Watch
Sharp-eyed amateurs have an opportunity to observe a rare phenomenon on another planet and help solve a long-standing puzzle.