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
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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
This Week’s Sky: July 19 to 25, 2021
View the Apollo landing sites on the anniversary of the first moonwalk. After the Moon reaches its full phase, watch as it passes Saturn and Jupiter.
Jul 19, 2021
This Week’s Sky: July 11 to 17, 2021
Venus and Mars meet in a very close conjunction on Monday evening, while the Lunar X makes an appearance on Friday.
Jul 09, 2021
This Week’s Sky: July 5 to 11, 2021
The Earth will be at its farthest point from the Sun this week, while the Moon reaches its new phase.
Jul 05, 2021
This Week’s Sky: June 28 to July 4, 2021
As the third quarter Moon wanes, it passes by Uranus. Also, Mercury reaches greatest western elongation.
Jun 28, 2021
