This Week’s Sky: June 15 to 21
The summer solstice and planets passing by the crescent Moon are highlights of this week.
Jun 14, 2020
The Sky Today
This Week’s Sky: June 8 to 14
Look for the gibbous Moon near Saturn and Jupiter early in the week, and the quarter Moon passing Mars (and Neptune) on the weekend.
Jun 08, 2020
June 2020: Planets at a glance
Get ready for June’s night sky with this guide to the planets in our Solar System.
Jun 04, 2020
This Week’s Sky: June 1 to 7
Look for Mercury at greatest eastern elongation this week, and the waning Moon near Jupiter and Saturn.
May 31, 2020
This Week’s Sky: May 25 to 31
The highlights of this week include a double shadow transit on Jupiter, giving early risers in Canada a great show.
May 26, 2020
This Week’s Sky: May 18 to 24
After the Moon’s meetings with Mars, Neptune, Jupiter and Saturn last week, the waxing crescent takes a jaunt near Mercury and Venus.
May 18, 2020
This Week’s Sky: May 11 to 17
Get out your cameras — this is a beautiful time for planets.
May 10, 2020
This Week’s Sky: May 4 to 10
This week, look for the Eta Aquariids reaching their peak, and the bright, Full Milk Moon. As next week begins, there will be a meeting of the Moon and planets, while Saturn begins its apparent retrograde motion.
May 03, 2020
This Week’s Sky: April 27 to May 3
It’s a busy week, with the Crescent Moon waxing to its second first Quarter Moon of April. As well, look for the Lunar X and Venus at maximum brightness.
Apr 26, 2020
