SUNSET: 
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.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 18 – 27
The waning crescent Moon joins Venus and Jupiter at dawn. In the dark of night, the Guardians of the Pole are no such things, except they are. And thereby hangs a tale. . .
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 11 – 19
In early dawn on Saturday the 12th, Taurus uses Venus to open his very rare, strikingly brilliant second eye. In the following days the eye slips out of place.
Rare Interstellar Comet Buzzes Solar System
A newfound comet from a remote star system may become bright enough to see in amateur telescopes this November.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 4 – 12
On Sunday night the Moon occults Pi Scorpii for almost all of North America. Elsewhere in Scorpius, the Cat's Eyes point side-eye to the Little Cat's Eyes.
See Dual Naked-Eye Novae, a Rare Cosmic Coincidence
What's rarer than a naked-eye nova? Having two of them at the same time!
July Podcast: Scorpius in the Spotlight
Let’s explore “what’s up” in the July sky. This month we’ll check on the planets' whereabouts, go on a "sat-seeing" tour, and chase down one of best know celestial critters: Scorpius. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 27 – July 6
Mercury, Regulus, and Mars drift apart as they descend in the western twilight. After dark, check out double stars in the head of Scorpius. . . where occultation action is coming up.
Explore June's Dusky Crescent Moon
The Moon returns to the evening sky this week to show off its elegant crescent and invite us to tour its nightside.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 20 – 29
With summer finally here, summery Scorpius awaits you as night grows late. The Moon prepares to molt from old to new and greet Mercury in twilight.
Bright Nova Lights Up Lupus Constellation
A newly-discovered nova in Lupus is on the rise and approaching naked-eye visibility. Here's how to see it.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 13 – 22
Mars and Regulus are again 0.8° apart during the evening of June 17th for the Americas, this time with Mars more directly above the star
When Wildfires Imperil Our Night Skies, See Double and Variable Stars
As wildfire season expands, observers across much of the country try to make do.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 6 – 15
The yellow Honey Moon this week passes orange Antares. The Kite of Boötes turns upright. And is Capella circumpolar for you?
Major Flare Could Spark Severe Geomagnetic Storm Sunday Night, June 1st
Tips for viewing tonight's hoped-for aurora whether your skies are clear or smoky.
