SUNSET: 
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 26 – October 5
The waxing crescent Moon crosses Scorpius on its way to a meetup with Saturn, while the Moon's own sunrise line unveils more and more lunar lands for telescopes.
Australian Astronomer Discovers Back-to-back Novae!
John Seach hit the jackpot, discovering novae in both Centaurus and Sagittarius within a day of each other.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 19 – 28
On these dark evenings the Perseus Double Cluster and the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, await in the northeast. They're only two fist-widths apart.
Last Call for a Remarkable Titan Shadow Transit
Titan joins its shadow for a "grand finale" this October.
New Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) Pops Out from Behind the Sun
Ukrainian amateur discovers a bright, new comet now in the evening sky.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 12 – 21
Venus has double close conjunctions with the crescent Moon and Regulus in the dawn next Friday the 19th. Meanwhile, Saturn and Neptune are coming to opposition.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 5 – 14
Saturn nears opposition as the full Moon passes it. Once the Moon goes away, the dark sky offers binocular users the Dumbbell Nebula and the globular M2.
Sweet Prospects for Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6)
A promising comet could reach naked-eye brightness next month. Here's how to track it.
September Podcast: Hello, Saturn!
September’s night sky features the iconic Summer Triangle, almost directly overhead at nightfall, and a newcomer to the evening sky: the planet Saturn, which will rise in the east not long after sunset. Get tips for viewing these and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast!
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 29 – September 7
Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury continue at dawn. The evening Moon meets Saturn while Fomalhaut looks on. Saturn's own biggest moon casts its shadow onto the planet, for one of the last times for 15 years.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 22 – 31
The Kite of Boötes tips. The Great Square of Pegasus balances en pointe. Cassiopeia climbs. And Saturn muscles up in the east.
The Mystery of Leslie Peltier's "Two Tiny Diamonds"
How a determined amateur astronomer may have hit on the identity of a Cepheid variable double star described by a beloved author.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 15 – 24
Saturn glows through the evening near the Andromegasus Dipper. Venus and Jupiter, drawing apart, still light the dawn dramatically. The Moon joins them.
Moon or Not, the Perseid Meteor Shower Is On!
Sure, the Moon will be a problem. But clouds are worse. Don't miss one of the best meteor showers of the year.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 8 – 17
Set an alarm and take a peek east in early dawn to follow Venus and Jupiter through their spectacular conjunction this week.
Southern Splendors on Safari
Sky & Telescope Associate Editor Sean Walker and Contributing Editor Stephen James O’Meara accompanied nine adventurers on a stargazing safari for an immersive experience in the African bush in Botswana.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 1 – 10
The waxing gibbous Moon of August haunts the low south. Venus and Jupiter are drawing toward a spectacular conjunction in early dawn.
August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn
Find out “what’s up” in the August sky. We’ll track down four planets before dawn; have some fun with New Moons; peek at some Perseids; and gaze at the center of our galaxy. So load up on the bug juice, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 25 – August 3
The newly waxing Moon passes Mars low in the west, then Spica and Antares while growing more robust. At dawn, Jupiter heads toward Venus.
Thumbs Up for the Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Meteor-watchers will be busy this month and next. Not only are the Southern Delta Aquariids peaking soon, but they get a boost from additional minor showers.
