Blog

A Bloody Beautiful Supermoon Eclipse!

Like some of you, I outran the clouds just in time to catch last night's total lunar eclipse. What a beautiful…

9 years ago

How to (Hopefully) Find Clear Skies for Tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse

We've arrived at eclipse day, so now the big question is, will it be clear? My favorite forecast for major…

9 years ago

What Color Is the Moon? A Simple Science Project For Sunday Night’s Eclipse

There are many ways to enjoy tomorrow night's total lunar eclipse. First and foremost is to sit back and take…

9 years ago

Mars Meets the King of the Beasts

I was up before dawn today hoping to find the returning comet 205P/Giacobini and a faint new supernova in the…

9 years ago

Pluto Spectacular! Glaciers, Hazes, Majestic Peaks Revealed in New Photos

As the hazy, lazy days of summer come to a close, the New Horizons team released a brand new set…

9 years ago

Amateur Astronomer Chases Down Barnard’s Star – You Can Too!

Tucked away in northern Ophiuchus and well-placed for observing from spring through fall is one of the most remarkable objects in the sky…

9 years ago

Start Your Day with a Full House – Three Planets and a Pair of Crescents

The dawn sky's where it's happening. With Saturn swiftly sinking westward at dusk, bright planets have become scarce in the…

9 years ago

Eclipse By Fire! Smoky Haze Pervades Night Sky, Darkens Moon

Did you see the Moon last night? I walked outside at 10:30 p.m. and was stunned to see a dark,…

9 years ago

August Full Moon Anticipates September’s Total Lunar Eclipse

Who doesn't love a Full Moon? Occurring about once a month, they never wear out their welcome. Each one becomes a special event…

9 years ago

How to Find Rosetta’s Comet In Your Telescope

How would you like to see one of the most famous comets with your own eyes? Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko plies the…

9 years ago