This Week’s Sky: September 20 to 26, 2021
This week, the September equinox occurs, marking the beginning of autumn in the north. Also, the Moon reaches its full phase and hops past Uranus.
Sep 16, 2021
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This Week’s Sky: September 13 to 19, 2021
See the Lunar X this week as the Moon waxes past first quarter. Also, watch as it passes gas giants.
Sep 09, 2021
This Week’s Sky: September 6 to 12, 2021
With the new Moon early this week, check out some deep-sky targets and the zodiacal light.
Sep 02, 2021
This Week’s Sky: August 30 to September 5, 2021
This week, as the Moon wanes after reaching its third quarter, check out some clusters and deep-sky objects.
Aug 29, 2021
This Week’s Sky: August 23 to 29, 2021
Check out some bright summer constellations this week as the gibbous Moon wanes.
Aug 19, 2021
This Week’s Sky: August 16 to 22, 2021
Jupiter reaches opposition this week, and Mercury passes Mars. Also, look for Miine Giizis — or the full “Blueberry Moon” this week.
Aug 13, 2021
This Week’s Sky: August 9 to 15, 2021
The prolific Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this week, with the crescent Moon setting early and allowing the shooting stars to shine.
Aug 05, 2021
This Week’s Sky: August 2 to 8, 2021
Look for star clusters as the Moon reaches its new phase. Also, Saturn reaches opposition and Jupiter
Aug 04, 2021
This Week’s Sky: July 26 to August 1, 2021
Look for Southern Delta-Aquariid meteors this week. Also, watch as Mars meets Regulus.
Jul 22, 2021
