Here Are All the Astro Events to Watch in June
In addition to bringing us the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—June is packed with celestial events, from meteor showers to planet sightings. Throughout the…
This Week’s ‘Black Moon’ Will Help You See Other Planets
This Friday, May 19, a rare “black moon” will rise in the nighttime sky, signaling the start of a new age when bloodshed and chaos will reign upon the Earth.…
You Can Experience ‘Pluto Time’ Twice a Day on Earth
Photo: 24K-Production (Shutterstock) As the quote goes, “Born too late to explore earth, born too early to explore space.” It’s true: Barring some monumental development, our kind is destined to…
How Satellites, Space Junk May Brighten Night Skies and Hinder Astronomy
Since time immemorial, humans around the world have gazed up in wonder at the night sky. The starry night sky has not only inspired countless works of music, art, and…
Venus and Jupiter Are Kissing Again
Photo: Javier Rosano (Shutterstock) You may not always notice them, but Venus, Jupiter (and a few other planets) often appear as extra-bright stars in the evening sky. Right now, those…
When to See the Last Full Moon of Winter
If you want to check out the last full moon of the winter, look skyward on March 7 when the Worm Moon rises, signaling the start of an era of…
Astronomers Discover Ring Around Distant Frigid Planet Near Pluto
Quaoar is a minor planet on the outer edges of the solar system.Washington: The small distant world called Quaoar, named after a god of creation in Native American mythology, is…
When to See February’s Full ‘Micromoon’
Photo: Mike Pellinni (Shutterstock) There’s something evocative about the full moon in winter. Combined with the leafless trees and bitter cold, that stark globe hanging in the crispy air can…
Bet You Can’t Spot the Elusive ‘Christmas Asteroid’
Photo: Vadim Sadovski (Shutterstock) The European Space Agency has a challenge for you: Spot asteroid 2015 RN35. They’re calling it the “Christmas Asteroid,” and it’s in view of much of…
11 of the Best Gifts for Amateur Astronomers
If someone on your holiday shopping list has an interest in astronomy, but you don’t know the Pleiades from pilates, read on. Herre is a ground-zero, get-started guide with 11…