This Week’s Sky: August 10 to 16, 2020
After the Perseids peak August 11-12, a double shadow transit on Jupiter and the crescent Moon passing close to Venus bring excitement to the weekend.
Aug 10, 2020
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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
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
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
This Week’s Sky: June 29 to July 5, 2020
Look for a full Moon and a penumbral lunar eclipse while it forms a triangle with Jupiter and Saturn July 5.
Jun 29, 2020
This Week’s Sky: June 22 to 28
Neptune goes retrograde and the crescent Moon passes by the Beehive Cluster in this week’s sky.
Jun 21, 2020
