SUNSET: 
This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 17 – 25
As twilight fades, look low in the southwest for Saturn and Mercury.
Fishing for Double Stars in Pisces
Pisces, that sprawling constellation of faint stars easy to ignore, holds a treasure trove of double stars for small telescopes.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 10 – 18
Vega is the brightest star in the west in early evening. Its little constellation Lyra extends to the left. Somewhat farther left is 3rd-magnitude Albireo, the beak of Cygnus.
An Exquisite Venus–Jupiter Conjunction
Venus bids farewell at dawn, but not before a close encounter with returning Jupiter.
Results from October's Triton Cover-Up
By watching a star’s disappearance, astronomers learned about the state of the ultrathin atmosphere of Triton, Neptune's largest moon.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 3 – 11
The full Moon of November always rides very high in the middle of the night, almost as high as the full Moon of December.
Comet Heinze (C/2017 T1): A Binocular Comet for the New Year?
Just discovered, Comet Heinze (C/2017 T) will zoom by Earth in January and may just show up in your binoculars.
November Occultations of Aldebaran & Regulus
The Moon occults two 1st-magnitude stars for much of North America just six days apart. The first event happens mostly in early-evening darkness, the second in broad daylight — an extra challenge for the adventurous.
Tour November's Sky: Predawn Planets
As you'll hear in this month's astronomy podcast, Venus and Jupiter are putting on quite a show low in the east before dawn.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 27 – November 4
Saturn, in southern Ophiuchus, glows low in the southwest at dusk this week. It's the only bright planet in evening view.
Crazy Kids! Guide to Young Stars and Their Birth Clouds
Feeling tired, run down? These fuzzy stars are guaranteed to pique your interest and make you feel young again.
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
Celestial Harvest Showpiece Roster
Download the Celestial Harvest Showpiece Roster, a handy list of 300 of the best deep-sky objects to explore with telescopes from 2- to 14-inches in aperture.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 20 – 28
Look northeast in the starry sky these evenings. Capella shines low and brightest. Upper right of Capella, and upper left of the Pleiades, the stars of Perseus stand astride the Milky Way.
Orionid Meteors Max Out Sunday, Zodiacal Light Returns
See what cosmic dust can do! Head outside this weekend for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower and an eyeful of zodiacal light.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 13 – 21
Want to become an amateur astronomer? First, learn your way around the constellations! They're the key to locating everything fainter and deeper to hunt with binoculars or a telescope.
Busy Skies Ahead: Comets, a Supernova, and a Dramatic Regulus Occultation
What's your pleasure when it comes to observing? Comets? Supernovae? Occultations? Get a sample of each and more in the upcoming week.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 6 – 14
Want to become an amateur astronomer? Learn your way around the constellations! They're the key to locating everything fainter and deeper to hunt with binoculars or a telescope.
Venus and Mars Kiss at Dawn
Be sure to set the alarm so you don't miss the squeaky-tight conjunction of Venus and Mars Thursday morning. They'll stay close through the weekend.
Tour October's Sky: Saturn in the Southwest
October's astronomy podcast helps you track down Saturn after sunset and offers a peek at what's in view before dawn.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 29 – October 7
Sky at a Glance, Friday, September 29 -- As the stars come out in late twilight, look high above the Moon for Altair.
