The Sky Today on Sunday, September 21: Saturn at opposition
Back to Article List The ringed planet reaches opposition in Pisces today, offering stunning telescopic views from roughly…
The Sky Today on Thursday, September 18: Iapetus at superior conjunction
Back to Article List The two-toned moon Iapetus shines at 11th magnitude due south of Saturn, making it…
The Last Quarter Moon meets Elnath
Back to Article List The Moon reaches Last Quarter, passing near — or in front of, for some…
Top 15 guide books for astronomy beginners
Credit: Raymond Shubinski The article recounts the author’s personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks…
The Sky Today on Sunday, September 7: The Full Corn Moon
Back to Article List September’s Full Corn Moon shines brightly, and undergoes a total lunar eclipse visible from…