This Week’s Sky: August 3 to 9, 2020
In this week’s sky, a Full Moon that wanes and meets Mars, and Comet NEOWISE passes close to Messier 53.
Aug 03, 2020
Author: Chris Vaughan and Starry Night Education
Comet NEOWISE dims to binocular object
Comet NEOWISE is headed on its way out of our Solar System, fading from our skies.
Jul 28, 2020
This Week’s Sky: July 27 to August 2, 2020
As the Southern Delta Aquariids peak, Venus passes CE Tauri and the Moon passes Jupiter and Saturn.
Jul 28, 2020
This Week’s Sky: July 20 to 26, 2020
Comet NEOWISE climbs higher in evening sky, Saturn reaches opposition and Mercury reaches greatest western elongation.
Jul 20, 2020
Comet NEOWISE climbs higher in evening sky
Comet NEOWISE’s trajectory will bring it closest to the Earth July 22.
Jul 20, 2020
Comet NEOWISE takes evening shift
The long-awaited bright comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE will become visible after sunset this week, adding to its breathtaking morning shows.
Jul 12, 2020
This Week’s Sky: July 13 to 19, 2020
May your skies be clear to see these astronomical events. Comet NEOWISE will be visible in the evening this week, Jupiter and Pluto both reach opposition, and the crescent Moon visits Venus.
Jul 12, 2020
This Week’s Sky: July 6 to 12, 2020
This week was set to be relatively quiet, but Comet NEOWISE had other plans. Also look for some close astronomical passes over the weekend.
Jul 05, 2020
July 2020: Planets at a glance
Get ready for July’s night sky with this guide to the planets in our Solar System.
Jun 29, 2020
