King of planets to light up night
For the rest of summer and into autumn, Jupiter will be the dominating bright light of the night sky, unless the moon is out, of course....
It's one of best sights in the sky
I hope you're having a wonderful Fourth of July weekend, despite gas prices being astronomical!
I also hope you got to enjoy a firewor...
Second week in July is best time
The stars and constellations of summer are out of their winter hibernation, and they're waiting for you to spend a warm clear evening wit...
There's no way to sugar coat it: We're definitely in the star-watching doldrums between the big show in the winter sky and the full delights of the summer sky.
Coma Bere...
Leo goes back to Greek myth
I have to admit that I've been remiss! Ever since early winter, the great constellation Leo the Lion has adorned our evening sky.
In January, ...
You can see it with naked eye
This weekend and next week you can use the moon as a celestial mouse as you browse across the late spring sky. Tonight (Saturday), you'll se...
June and July have the shortest nights of the year, and good stargazing can't really begin until after 10 p.m. Plus, the show's pretty much over with by 4:30 a.m. when m...
Memorial Day weekend is considered by many as the star of the summer season, even though astronomically, summer doesn't actually begin until June 20, the date of the Sum...
Planet to pass by star cluster
There are three planets available in the evening sky.
Saturn, my favorite out of this world planet is by far the brightest, shining brightl...
Stargazing on these nights has for the most part lost its chill, but honestly, it's also lost some of its thrill.
The winter constellations, overall the brightest of the...
