SUNSET: 
The Pleiades Embrace Venus
If it’s clear this Friday evening, April 3rd, you’ll be treated to the sight of Venus and the Pleiades in an apparent cosmic embrace.
2020 Star Parties Update
Organizations have cancelled or rescheduled several star parties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In many cases, organizers are still in the process of making a decision on how and when to hold a given event. Here is an updated calendar of upcoming North American star parties and events, with a…
Watch Mars Disappear Behind the Moon
If it’s clear on the morning of Tuesday February 18th, you could see Mars wink out as the Moon passes in front of the Red Planet. You’ll have to get up before or at sunrise to witness the event, but if skies are clear in your location, it will be well worth it.
Capturing the Transit of Mercury
Though clouds blocked the sky for many yesterday, those with a clear view had the chance to see tiny Mercury cross the face of the Sun.
From Lunar Flashes to Variable Stars: Pro-Am Astronomy Projects
Track satellites, spot flashes on the Moon, monitor violent stars — learn how amateur astronomers can become involved in professional science.
Infographic: (Back) To the Moon
Takes a look at what we can expect to see in the next five years of Moon exploration with Sky & Telescope's infographic from the July 2019 issue.
From the Frontline of Totality: Sky & Telescope Reports
Thousands of spectators, professional astronomers, and several Sky & Telescope editors traveled to see totality from the ground — and sky.
Where to Watch the July 2, 2019 Total Solar Eclipse Online
Whether cloudy skies or airfare prevent you from seeing the total solar eclipse on July 2nd, you can still see totality via one of the multiple webcasts we compile here.
Four Things to Know About the December 2020 Solar Eclipse
Prepare for the 2020 solar eclipse with these basic facts and other resources.
Sky & Telescope Index: November 1941 to July 2020
A unified table of contents indexes all the articles in Sky & Telescope, now available online.
American Astronomical Society to Acquire Sky & Telescope
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is acquiring Sky & Telescope magazine and its related business assets.
April's Lyrid Meteor Shower
The Moon gets in the way of April's Lyrid meteor shower, but it's still worth scanning the sky for the chance of fireballs.
News from NEAF: The 2019 Northeast Astronomy Forum
Sky & Telescope editors reconnected with readers at NEAF, where astro-enthusiasts were treated to astro talks, activities, and equipment galore.
Interactive Sky Chart
Find out what's in your sky tonight — create a custom map of the night sky for your location!
All You Need to Know for Sunday's Total Lunar Eclipse
The total lunar eclipse of January 2019 promises to be a spectacle for those under clear skies in the zones of totality.
MallinCam's Live View Camera
MallinCam unveils its newest addition to the SkyRaider Video Camera series, the SkyRaider DS10c ($929.99).
Celestron's 8-Inch Astrograph
Celestron announces the newest addition to its line of ultra-fast astrographs. The 8-inch Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph ($1,699) is an f/2 optic designed exclusively for deep-sky imaging.
Get Ready to Greet the Geminid Meteors
Don’t miss one of the best meteor showers of the year. Catch the Geminid meteors as they peak on December 13th and 14th.
Adam Block Studios' Processing Lessons
Adam Block Studios now offers streaming video tutorials that teach astrophotographers how to use the popular image-processing software PixInsight via comprehensive and in-depth lessons. PixInsight Fundamentals ($180) is an in-depth primer of the core functionality of the powerful software package, while PixInsight Horizons ($250) discusses many advanced techniques to help you get the most out of your image data.
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: The Extraterrestrial Next Door
Researchers discuss new signs of chemistry favorable to life at Mars, Europa, and Enceladus — plus how to probe for its presence with interplanetary missions.
