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This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 10 – 18
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets, and stars.
Catch the Last Best Antics of Jupiter's Moons
Jupiter's four brightest moons continue to eclipse and occult one another, but time is running out. Only a few easy-to-see events remain between now and the end of the mutual events season.
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
Sun Halo in the French Alps
Reader Michael Knowles discovered the glory of a Sun halo while paragliding above the French Alps.
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Saturday's Lunar Eclipse: Not Total?
Most sources say April 4th's lunar eclipse will be total, though only barely so. However, those calculations have overlooked a subtle factor that might render the event only "partial."
This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 3 – 11
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets, and stars.
We're All In This Together: Lunar Totality
There's much to take in during Saturday morning's total lunar eclipse, including a rare Moon-galaxy pairing, the splendid summer Milky Way, and a chance to see your shadow reach all the way to the Moon.
Astronomy and Stargazing Projects
Observing Report: The Herschel Sprint
Amateur astronomer Mark McCarthy shares his observing report for his own "Night of Discovery," when he recreated Herschel's legendary "sprint" of April 11, 1785.
Tour April's Sky: Critters on the March
The stars of northern winter linger in the west as celestial bears, a lion, and a snake climb in the east. Meanwhile, Jupiter and Venus sparkle overhead.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 27 – April 4
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets, and stars.
Mizar — A Fresh Look at an Old Friend
You might be tempted to pass up this familiar star for more exotic quarry, but take another look at a multiple star with a most interesting history.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 20 – 28
From Sky & Telescope magazine: daily astronomical sights among the Moon, planets, stars and constellations.
One Small Order of Ring Galaxies, Please
"One Ring to rule them all." Join me as we explore a unique class of galaxies forged in the chaos of collision.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 13 – 21
From Sky & Telescope magazine: daily astronomical sights among the Moon, planets, stars and constellations.
Catch Comet Lovejoy in Cassiopeia
Still bright and easier than ever to find, Comet Lovejoy continues to delight skywatchers. Watch as it cuts through Cassiopeia this week. Comet Lovejoy, now a long-time visitor to our night sky, lies poised at the limit of naked eye visibility. Hovering around magnitude 5.8, the comet looks like a faint star…
This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 6 – 14
From Sky & Telescope magazine: daily astronomical sights among the Moon, planets, stars and constellations.
How to Catch a Ghost ... Comet That Is
How Comet D1 SOHO survived a near-death experience long enough to haunt the evening sky — with maps to help you find it before it vanishes into the night.
Tour March's Sky: Orion and His Belt
As we transition between seasons, Orion rides high in the evening sky — easily found by spotting the row of three bright stars in his Belt.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, Feb. 27 – March 7
From Sky & Telescope magazine: daily astronomical sights among the Moon, planets, stars and constellations.
Crazy About Concentric Craters
With the Moon riding high this week, what better time to look for its three best-known yet enigmatic "ring" craters? We welcome back the waxing Moon this week. It's a chance for many of us to put dark-sky targets on the back burner and give some love to she who lights the night.…
This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 20 – 28
From Sky & Telescope magazine: daily astronomical sights among the Moon, planets, stars and constellations.
