The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.
Every night, we see familiar constellations in the sky that have inspired scientists and dreamers for centuries. But the ...
After sunset on April 2, look for the crescent moon and Jupiter in the western sky. The duo will appear within a palm’s width ...
The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers ... bring some otherwise invisible objects into view. You can also use astronomy accessories to make your observing easier, and use our ...
Plus: A solar eclipse and an occultation of the Pleiades as our satellite skims through several constellations in the sky ...
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...
Sky watchers The University of Arizona PressTucson, AZ Star Gazers: Finding Joy in the Night Sky, by prolific astronomy writer David H. Levy, is a collection of personal essays celebrating amateur and ...
The Lyrids meteor shower begins on April 17 and peaks April 22. Stargazers can see 18 meteors per hour streaking across the ...
Timing is everything when everything is moving. At one o’clock this afternoon the moon was right in the middle of the ...
What's happening in the skies over North Texas this month? April holds some spectacular sights in the night sky. Check out ...
During evenings in April 2025, there are two bright planets visible. The departure of Venus has left Jupiter, in the west at ...