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Sky at a Glance | August 2nd, 2013
The crescent Moon returns to the evening sky, Juno comes to opposition, and make your plans for the Perseid meteors!
Tour August's Sky! | July 26th, 2013
This month is famous for the Perseid meteor shower, which arrives like clockwork on the 12th and 13th. It's also the best time of year to see the beautiful Milky Way arching overhead in early evening.
Sky at a Glance | July 26th, 2013
Scorpius stands highest at nightfall, meteor showers are active, and the asteroid Juno awaits you at its brightest.
Sky at a Glance | July 12th, 2013
The waxing Moon passes Spica, Saturn, and Antares in the evening sky. And, do you know the nearest star that us mid-northern observers can see? It's not Alpha Centauri.
Sky at a Glance | July 5th, 2013
Venus is creeping up. A new crescent Moon emerges. Arcturus and Vega straddle the zenith.
Sky at a Glance | June 28th, 2013
One Dipper dips, the other Dipper floats. The Milky Way arches, and two planets have challenging conjunctions.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for August 2013
This month is famous for the Perseid meteor shower, which arrives like clockwork on the 12th and 13th. It's also the best time of year to see the beautiful Milky Way arching overhead in early evening.
Sky at a Glance | June 21st, 2013
How long can you follow Mercury down below Venus? And can you detect the extra size of the "supermoon"?
Sky at a Glance | June 14th, 2013
Mercury descends to pass Venus in twilight. And the waxing Moon passes Spica, Saturn, and Antares.
Sky at a Glance | June 7th, 2013
Mercury and Venus linger low in twilight, under Pollux and Castor. After dark, Scorpius shows its interesting upper quarters in the southeast.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for June 2013
Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury crowd together low in the west, while Saturn is sandwiched high in the south between the constellations Libra and Virgo.
Tour June's Sky! | May 31st, 2013
Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury crowd together low in the west right after sunset, while Saturn is sandwiched high in the south between the constellations Libra and Virgo.
Sky at a Glance | May 31st, 2013
Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter now form a straight line low in the sunset afterglow. Jupiter soon sinks away, but Mercury is having its best apparition of 2013.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for July 2013
At dusk, you'll find Venus low in the west, Saturn well up in the south, and a celestial scorpion rising up in the east. Near the Scorpion's stinger is a small star cluster that's observable by eye.
Tour July's Sky! | May 26th, 2013
At dusk, you'll find Venus low in the west, Saturn well up in the south, and a celestial scorpion rising up in the east. Near the Scorpion's stinger is a small star cluster that's observable by eye.
Sky at a Glance | May 24th, 2013
We're coming into the peak week for the trio conjunction of Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury low in twilight. On the opposite side of the sky, Corvus eyes two prizes, not just one.
Viewing Saturn: The Planet, Rings and Moons
Viewing Saturn is an old favorite for every telescope user. Here's a guide to seeing all that you can see on the ringed planet.
Sky at a Glance | May 10th, 2013
A young-Moon challenge and a climbing Saturn are among the evening-sky highlights this week.
Take a Stand Against Light Pollution!
"Globe at Night" is a fun, easy, and worthwhile activity for you and your family. Please join this worldwide campaign to measure the darkness of night skies everywhere from April 29th to May 8th.
Tour May's Sky! | April 26th, 2013
Saturn rises in early evening and is visible throughout May. And a remarkable gathering of Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury sparkles low in the west toward month's end.
