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
Meteor showers & comets
What are the Eta Aquariids?
Learn about where the meteor shower comes from, where it is located in the sky and how best to observe the annual April-May event.
May 08, 2020
Exploring the Night Sky: Eta Aquariid meteor shower
While it’s a better meteor shower for Southern Hemisphere observers, the Eta Aquariids might reward Northern Hemisphere early risers with its fast-moving meteors as May begins.
Apr 27, 2020
Year of the Planets bonus event: A spring binocular comet in the Dipper
Alan Dyer Bonus Event: Comet PanSTARRS C/2017 T2 will be visible through binoculars in late May and early June.
Feb 18, 2020
Enjoy the Geminids
Don’t let chilly weather keep you from watching one of the year’s best meteor showers.
Dec 12, 2017
A Fast Moving Binocular Comet
Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova zips through the predawn sky this weekend.
Feb 08, 2017
A New Binocular Comet
An unremarkable object brightened unexpectedly, but is now fading.
Apr 02, 2016
Keeping Up With Comet Catalina
Now’s the time to enjoy the latest binocular comet.
Dec 30, 2015
Comet Lovejoy Fades Away
The comet put on an unexpectedly fine show for many months.
Apr 08, 2015
