Uranus stands south of 14 Tau
Back to Article List The distant ice giant stands due south of a field star near the Pleiades,…
The Sky Today on Saturday, March 21: It’s Messier marathon night
Back to Article List Whether you’re planning to stay up all night or just want to catch a…
The Sky Today on Thursday, March 19: Mercury stands still
Back to Article List The solar system’s smallest planet reaches its stationary point in Aquarius, visible briefly in…
Look into the eyes of the Owl
Back to Article List The Owl Nebula, located in Ursa Major the Great Bear, is one of four…
The Sky Today on Saturday, March 7: Venus meets Saturn
Back to Article List Two planets meet in the evening sky after sunset. Use bright Venus to easily…
The Sky Today on Saturday, March 7: Venus meets Saturn
Back to Article List Two planets meet in the evening sky after sunset. Use bright Venus to easily…
Some last views of Saturn
Back to Article List We’re quickly losing sight of Saturn as it sinks in the west after sunset.…
What’s in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month?
Early March finds us in a dramatic lull as far as viewing naked-eye planets goes, with four of…
The Sky Today on Saturday, February 28: Orion stands tall
Back to Article List The constellation Orion the Hunter is visible in the south after sunset this evening,…
The Sky Today on Saturday, February 28: Orion stands tall
Back to Article List The constellation Orion the Hunter is visible in the south after sunset this evening,…
The Sky Today on Saturday, February 21: A ghostly planetary nebula
Back to Article List Planetary nebula NGC 3242 in Hydra is popularly known as the Ghost of Jupiter.…
Mercury at greatest eastern elongation
Back to Article List Mercury reaches a position 18° east of the Sun, offering a great view after…