SUNSET: 
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.
Sky at a Glance | April 26th, 2013
The waning Moon passes Saturn, then Antares. High in the north, the Big Dipper dumps into the Little Dipper.
Sky at a Glance | April 19th, 2013
The bright Moon pairs with Spica and Saturn. Orion and family are lying down in the west. And will the Lyrid meteors perform?
Sky at a Glance | April 12th, 2013
The waxing Moon passes Jupiter and friends, crosses the center of the Winter Hexagon, splits its first quarter between two evenings, then poses with Regulus.
Sky at a Glance | April 5th, 2013
Arcturus climbs in the east, Saturn comes into view ever earlier, and Comet PanSTARRS continues its dusk-and-dawn flyby of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Tour April's Sky! | March 29th, 2013
Celebrate "Global Astronomy Month" by strolling outside to take in all the evening sky sights. Jupiter and Sirius frame Orion nicely in the west, while Saturn is low in the east an hour or two after sunset.
Sky at a Glance | March 29th, 2013
Jupiter, Orion, and Sirius move lower in the western evening sky. Arcturus climbs in the east. And the late-night waning Moon passes Saturn.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for May 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.
Sky at a Glance | March 22nd, 2013
Comet PanSTARRS is fading but a fine telescopic sight for northerners. The Moon, waxing toward full, walks between the Lion and the Sea Serpent.
Sky at a Glance | March 15th, 2013
Little Comet PanSTARRS is creeping a bit higher in the twilight this week but starting to fade. Jupiter and company are migrating southwest as spring begins, with the Moon passing through them.
Sky at a Glance | March 8th, 2013
This is the prime Comet PanSTARRS week for everyone at mid-northern latitudes, and the crescent Moon helps to point the way.
Tour March's Sky! | March 1st, 2013
Spring arrives on March 20th, astronomically speaking, and for a few days beforehand you have a chance to see Comet Pan-STARRS low in the west soon after sunset. Meanwhile, Jupiter is still riding high in the evening, along with Orion, the Hunter, and Sirius, the "Dog Star."
Sky at a Glance | March 1st, 2013
Keep watch for Comet PanSTARRS emerging into view low in the sunset!
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for April 2013
Celebrate "Global Astronomy Month" by strolling outside to take in all the evening sky sights. Jupiter and Sirius frame Orion nicely in the west, while Saturn is low in the east an hour or two after sunset.
