The Sky Today on Sunday, September 28: Vesta passes M80
Back to Article List Asteroid Vesta is moving through Scorpius, standing just a few degrees from the compact…
The Sky Today on Saturday, September 27: The Moon meets Antares
Back to Article List The Moon lies in the heart of the Scorpion, sinking in the west after…
The Sky Today on Thursday, September 25: Pallas stands still
Back to Article List The asteroid Pallas reaches its stationary point in Aquila the Eagle, near the bright…
The Sky Today on Tuesday, September 23: Neptune at opposition
Back to Article List The solar system’s most distant planet reaches opposition in Pisces, located within the same…
The Sky Today on Monday, September 22: Astronomical autumn begins
Back to Article List The autumnal equinox today brings the changing of the seasons as summer ends for…
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 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…