Perseid meteor shower begins
Without a doubt, the highlight for stargazing in August is the annual Perseid meteor shower. Actually, it already has begun and will peak ear...
Hercules is worth your gazing time
One of my favorite constellations of the summer is Hercules the Hero.
First of all, while it's not the brightest of constellations, it...
Last week I told you how the rest of the summer is a wonderful time to watch Jupiter. It's by far the brightest starlike object in the night time sky.
No other star or ...
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...
