Comet Schaumasse closes in on the Virgo Cluster
Back to Article List Visible in the early morning, Comet Schaumasse is entering a region rich with galaxies,…
Io and its shadow transit Jupiter
Back to Article List As Jupiter nears opposition, its moons closely follow their shadows during transits. Tonight, Io…
The Sky Today on Thursday, December 18: Mercury on the move
Back to Article List Challenge yourself to spot a 2-percent-lit crescent Moon as Mercury shows off its quick…
The Sky Today on Wednesday, December 17: The Moon meets Mercury
Back to Article List A lovely crescent Moon shares the predawn sky with bright planet Mercury, with the…
Mercury reaches greatest western elongation
Back to Article List Planet Mercury is now a bright light in the predawn sky, reaching its greatest…
The Sky Today on Sunday, November 23: Spy the Silver Sliver
Back to Article List The Silver Sliver Galaxy is a lovely sight in Andromeda the Princess. View this…
The Sky Today on Tuesday, September 2: Mercury meets Regulus
Back to Article List The bright planet Mercury passes the star Regulus in Leo just before sunrise —…
The Sky Today on Sunday, August 24: Virgo’s double star, Porrima
Back to Article List Ruddy planet Mars is just under 3° south of the twin suns that make…