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Comet PanSTARRS 2016's Historic Flyby of Earth
Not one, but two, possibly related comets will make exceptionally close flybys of Earth on March 21–22. Here's what we know and a guide on how to see them.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 11 – 19
Just after dark Friday, look for the waxing crescent Moon low in the west. Upper right of the Moon by about 14° are the leading stars of Aries.
March 23rd's "Barely There" Lunar Eclipse
After a string of four consecutive total lunar eclipses, West Coast residents get to see one that requires careful attention to appreciate.
Expert Tips for Basic Lunar Imaging
It's easy to take high-quality images of the lunar disk.
Total Solar Eclipse Reports from Indonesia
Skygazers thronged to Indonesia hoping to see a total solar eclipse — and most were rewarded with breathtaking views of the event.
Meet the Meager March Moon
Baptized in the fire of yesterday's total solar eclipse, a very young crescent Moon emerges into the night sky.
Astronomy and Stargazing Projects
Help Keep Our Skies Dark — Join IDA Today
It's high time that we amateur astronomers got serious about protecting the night sky from light pollution.
Watch Indonesia's Total Solar Eclipse Live!
On March 9th — late on Tuesday, March 8th, in the U.S. — the Moon will completely cover the Sun. Check here for the links you'll need to see this celestial spectacle as it happens.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 4 – 12
Leo stands over bright Jupiter at nightfall this week. The Big Dipper glitters high in the northeast and Sirius blazes due south.
NGC 2346: A Cosmic Butterfly Plays Peekaboo
Spiraling stars and light-soaking dust clouds enliven the heart of this lesser-known planetary nebula NGC 2346 in Monoceros. Will you be the first to catch it playing peekaboo again?
Tour March's Sky: Jupiter Ascending
After months of excitement in the predawn sky, the action is shifting to the evening — where Jupiter rises early and the stars of Orion anchor an array of celestial sights.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 26 – March 5
After dinnertime this time of year, four carnivore constellations stand in a row from the northeast to south: Ursa Major, Leo, Hydra, and Canis Major.
Frightful Nights Under the Stars
The lure of dark skies often takes us to unfamiliar places where nocturnal animals and encounters with strangers can ignite our primal fears.
How To Get a Glimpse of Omega Centauri
Among globular clusters, the immense Omega Centauri is widely regarded as the most impressive in the sky. Its deep southern location makes this object challenging to spot — but it can be done, as Italian observer Giuseppe Pappa explains.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 19 – 27
On Friday the waxing gibbous Moon shines below Castor and Pollux. On Tuesday the just-past-full Moon shines with Jupiter after they both rise at end of twilight.
Jupiter Jumps Back Into The Evening Sky
Jove begins a new apparition with a redder Red Spot, pirouetting moons, and ever-changing cloudscapes.
How Astronomers Count Sunspots
A multi-year investigation revealed errors in our understanding of the Sun.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 12 – 20
The biggest well-known star pattern is the Winter Hexagon, marked by the stars Sirius, Procyon, Pollux, Castor, Beta Aurigae, Capella, Aldebaran, and Rigel.
Overlooked Wonders In Orion's Shadow
Put the Great Nebula in Orion in the backseat and pay a visit to its humble neighbors
This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 5 – 13
See all five naked-eye planets at dawn, though Mercury is getting low. On Saturday morning, the crescent Moon, Venus, and Mercury form a triangle low in the southeast.
