SUNSET: 
AAS Journals Will Switch to Open Access in 2022
Research results in astronomy, solar physics, and planetary science are about to become more widely accessible to scientists and the public alike. The American Astronomical Society (AAS) today announced the switch of the Society’s prestigious journals to fully open access as of 1 January 2022.
Under this change, all articles in the AAS journal portfolio will be immediately open for anyone to freely read. The transition will affect the Astronomical Journal (AJ), the Astrophysical Journal (ApJ), Astrophysical Journal Letters (ApJL), and the Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series (ApJS).
“True” Blue Moon Occurs Sunday, August 22nd
If skies are clear this weekend, we’ll see the full Moon. And not just any old full Moon, but the Blue Moon — the “true” Blue Moon.
S&T Editor Wins Planetary Science Writing Award
Science Editor Camille Carlisle has won the Division of Planetary Science’s Jonathan Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award for “Rugged Worlds,” the cover story of the May 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope.
Perfect for the Perseids
It’s August and that means the Perseid meteor shower! One of the year’s most beloved celestial events peaks on Wednesday night−Thursday morning, August 11–12.
Finder Charts for "Meet the Neighbors" in the October 2021 issue
If you read Steve Gottlieb's article in the October 2021 issue of Sky & Telescope entitled "Meet the Neighbors: The Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Family," you likely followed the link for more finder charts. We include an updated finder chart (that appears on page 28) with a revised position for Wray…
Going Deep October 2021: Finder Charts for Arp Galaxies
Use these finders to locate the Arp targets discussed in the Going Deep column in the October 2021 issue.
What's Up at Star Parties?
Three-year-old Zachary Milton of San Bernadino, California, enjoys a view of the filtered Sun through the Riverside Astronomical Society's 7-inch Meade (manned by club member Ralph Merletti) at the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference in May 1997. Sky & Telescope photo by Rick Fienberg When amateur astronomers and their families plan…
Sunrise Stunner: Annular Solar Eclipse of June 10th
Two weeks after a total eclipse of the Moon, skywatchers in some parts of North America will witness an annular or partial eclipse of the Sun.
Everything You Need to Know for the May 26th Morning Lunar Eclipse
The total lunar eclipse of May 26th — the first in more than two years — favors western North America, but much of the continent will see the partial phases, provided skies are clear.
S&T Writers Win Two Science Journalism Awards
This year’s solar physics communication prizes recognize two pieces from Sky & Telescope magazine.
Finders for "Southerly Planetary Nebulae"
Find close-up finders for 16 targets covered in Don Ferguson's observing article in the June 2021 issue of Sky & Telescope.
This Week in Astronomy Pictures: A Magnetic Whirlpool, Windblown Jets & More
Whether you're here for eye candy or a more cosmic perspective, these astronomy pictures released this week will do the trick.
Jupiter and Saturn Have Historic Dusk Encounter
Don't miss the upcoming close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21st!
Great Show Expected for the Geminids
Don’t miss the best meteor shower of the year. Catch the Geminid meteors as they peak on the moonless night of December 13–14.
Mars at Its Biggest and Brightest Until 2035
This is a big week for Mars: It will be at its closest to Earth on October 6th and at opposition on October 13th.
Ice Giants: Neptune and Uranus
Spot Uranus and Neptune, and relive the original discoveries.
Prepare for the Perseids
The annual Perseid meteor shower is upon us. The peak is expected to occur during the night of August 11–12.
A Message from Sky & Telescope
The staff of Sky & Telescope outline an action plan for making the night sky open to all. Feedback from the community is welcome!
A Bright New Visitor: How to Spot Comet NEOWISE
The July sky holds a shy but lovely newcomer to our neck of the universe, and you can see it for yourself very low in the northeast as dawn begins to brighten. But you’ll need to know what to look for, and binoculars will help.