SUNSET: 
Surprise Outburst of a New Dwarf Nova
A suspected dwarf nova is undergoing its first observed outburst and had reached 9th magnitude as of September 5, 2007. More observations are needed.
Map the Moon During Tomorrow's Lunar Eclipse
Please help us accurately map the edge of the Moon by timing occultations of stars during the August 28, 2007, total lunar eclipse.
Opportunity to Confirm an Asteroid's Moon
On Tuesday morning, August 21, 2007, observers across much of North America should watch for a possible occultation by asteroid 146 Lucina's satellite.
"New Star" in Vulpecula
On August 8, 2007, variable-star observer Hiroshi Abe discovered a 9th-magnitude nova in Vulpecula. The AAVSO seeks your observations.
Comet Discoverers Awarded
This year's Edgar Wilson Award went to three unique amateur comet discoverers.
A Ringside View of Uranus
Astronomers have assembled an armada of telescopes to observe Uranus in a way that hasn't been possible since the 1960s.
Spectacular Occultation and Graze of Regulus
The year's best grazing occultation in North America occurs on June 19-20, 2007, when the waxing crescent Moon covers Regulus (Alpha Leonis).
Occultations by Possible Rings of Pluto
Photometric recordings of Pluto passing near stars, as on the night of May 11-12, 2007, could reveal if it has a ring system.
Outburst of the Eta Aquarids?
A very old dust trail from Halley's Comet could enhance this meteor shower on May 6, 2007.
A Bright Naked-Eye Asteroid Occultation
On Tuesday evening, April 17, 2007, observers in Georgia and Florida will get a chance to watch asteroid 411 Xanthe cover the 4.2-magnitude star Iota Cancri.
Call for Observations of X-ray Binaries and CVs
From late April through mid-May 2007, professionals are seeking amateur observations of four X-ray binaries and a cataclysmic variable star.
New Manual for Occultation Observers
The International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) announced on April 3, 2007, the release of a free e-book, Chasing the Shadow: The IOTA Occultation Observer's Manual.
New Disturbance in Jupiter's North Temperate Belt
On March 29, 2007, two new white spots appeared on Jupiter. Keep watch as they develop over the coming weeks.
New Comet in Indus
After a two-year search, on March 15, 2007, Australian amateur Terry Lovejoy found his first comet.
Update on March 18th's Occultation of a Star by Pluto
The countdown has begun for this important occultation of a 15th-magnitude star by Pluto, due to occur on Sunday morning, March 18, 2007.
Best Pluto Occultation Ever Predicted for North America on March 18th
The best occultation of a star by Pluto ever predicted for North America will occur between 10:40 and 11:00 Universal Time on Sunday morning, March 18, 2007.
Grazing Occultation of Bright Star During Tonight's Lunar Eclipse
Observers watching the eclipsed Moon with binoculars in northeastern North America on March 3, 2007, wiill see a 5th-magnitude star wink out.
Astronomy and Stargazing Projects
111 Deep Sky Wonders for Light-Polluted Skies
Bright skies aren't empty skies. See for yourself how many treasures lie hidden in the glow of a city sky.
Good-Neighbor Outdoor Lighting (Flyer)
This flyer (which can also be printed as a PDF) tells you everything you and your neighbors need to know about how to address light pollution in your neighborhood.
